[Nerida]

Sorry, my mistake. I did buy heaps of bead nucleated, but this are all-nacre. Sorry for the confusion.

[Serenity]

Well done Nerida! Great pearls too. What thread did you use for these big, bold, baroques?

Serenity

[GemGeek]

I can't really get a feel for the size without a neck-shot. You must get someone to help you so we can really appreciate their klonkiness!

[Nerida]

They are on 4 strands of 10lb powerpro - on double strand, then threaded back through to knot. I love this technique - knots sit perfectly and I feel secure...

Re the neck shot - you mean someone to help me by stretching out the wrinkles??

[GemGeek]

Originally Posted by Nerida

Re the neck shot - you mean someone to help me by stretching out the wrinkles??

LOL - That wasn't quite the answer I expected! Okay, if the neck is a sensitive issue, place it around another woman's neck for the photograph, being sure to snatch it back before said wearer gets any ideas...

[Nerida]

No, it's not that bad - but I will get a girlfriend to take some photos this evening.

[jerin]

Originally Posted by Nerida

This is especially for Jerin! I am hoping that this qualifies a the "nicely strung strand"... I have used Sheri (la Corsetiere)'s method of doubling back through the strand to knot...

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These are bead nucleated FW klonks - stacks of lustre, but klonk-ish nevertheless! 13.4 - 16.2mm!

Hi Nerida,

very well done, snug knots nestling to each pearl....
Are you sure they are bead nucleated? No tails and as they are baroque they truly could be 100% nacre - nice klonks with fine orient!

[Sueki]

Hi Nerida,
Lovely knots, lovely pearls, gorgeous necklace. Thanks for the photo.

[Nerida]

Thank you for the kind words, everyone... here is the promised neck shot (and an avatar now! I feel official!)





Jerin, they are tissue nucleated - sorry for the mixup.
Gemgeek - "klonky" enough??

[pattye]

FAB-U-LOUS!!! Those will stop traffic!! Wait until Caitlin, the "Klonk Queen" sees those! Amazing orient, wow, wow. wow!!!! Thanks much for the neck shot, too!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[GemGeek]

Originally Posted by pattye

FAB-U-LOUS!!! Those will stop traffic!! Wait until Caitlin, the "Klonk Queen" sees those! Amazing orient, wow, wow. wow!!!! Thanks much for the neck shot, too!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

Ditto! Heavens! That neck shot clears up any confusion about being klonk-worthy, and they are luminuous. Also, you have a nice tanned neck which supplies the preferred contrast!

[Serenity]

What Pattye said - FAB-U-LOUS!

Serenity

[jerin]

Originally Posted by Nerida

Thank you for the kind words, everyone... here is the promised neck shot (and an avatar now! I feel official!)

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Jerin, they are tissue nucleated - sorry for the mixup.
Gemgeek - "klonky" enough??

Now Wilma Flintstone is getting competition I´d say. They are really huge and great orient too! 100% nacre - the very best you could get! Congratulations!

[silverseajewelry]

I love the great big klonkin' freshwaters! Nice job!

[boo]

Wow - those are great!