[Beth C]

as to budget I don't have lots of money, but would be willing to wait and save for the perfect accompaniment, I can go to hundreds i guess but definately NOT thousands LOL .
I did see one company where you could buy 4-6 pearls at a time and save up that way but I don't know if that is a good idea.

The other thing I've been thinking is i would like to know how to string my own necklace but, I haven't had much luck finding classes in the area.

[Beth C]

Hi Wendy
sorry didn't see your post!

I'm in the hills in the ribble valley!

Elizabeth

[pattye]

Hi Beth C,

Just my opinion, but not a good idea to buy a few pearls at a time, they just won't match.

Hopefully you can meet up with Wendy, as she is certainly an expert, and can help you find just what you want. If you choose freshwaters, they are very reasonable in cost, and beautiful; no need to spend thousands at all!

[Sueki]

Hello Beth C,
Welcome to the forum !

You would do well to get in touch with Wendy - she has beautiful pearls, and right on your doorstep too.....
No pesky import taxes to pay.....

[Caitlin]

Maybe you could watch her string and knot your necklace, but be careful, knotting, like pearls, is very addictive-better than a video game!

Since that is a dressy kind of clasp, I would be tempted to put a few sapphires in the strand itself.

[pearlescence]

You aren't far, so come down to the workshop and we can work out your design and you can pick exactly which pearls you want.

[Beth C]

thanks for all your kind replies, i fell in love with the clasp when I saw it ... silly me so wet behind the ears didn't realise that matching the pearls would be tha hard part lol

anyway I'm away for a few weeks after the weekend but will definately be talking to Wendy on my return.

once again thanks to all for your input and kindness

Elizabeth

[Beth C]

just saw this on ebay looks great fun ... certainly haven't got enough to buy it tho.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A-WONDERFUL-DE...d=p3286.c0.m14

[Chameleon]

... but be careful, knotting, like pearls, is very addictive-better than a video game! ...
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That is so true .
First neclace was hard - making the knot close on the right spot. But since then fun fun fun...

Maria