Hi SpaceNeedle,
I too have the pearl shortener from PP. It works very nicely with pearls smaller than 8mm. I agree with Inge about having difficulty closing it for larger pearls. I bought a larger one at Bellafindings.com. It is item # 2673 on their website, which currently has no picture nor description when you click on the item.
http://www.bellafindings.com/jewelsc...Category=11640
It must be out of stock. The description on my receipt says 11mmx20mm. Here is the reply I received from Bellafindings.com prior to my ordering:
Hi Cathy,
Item 2673 can be use for an 8-10mm pearls.
Thank you,
James
This larger one works on my 8-9mm pearls. I use it to shorten my strand to 16" when I wear button-down shirt because I have a small neck.
I hope this helps.