[Kevin Canning]

So we just finished a 97 inch rope for a customer that consists of 6-7mm AA+ freshwater pearls with 6, 9-10mm pearls sprinkled randomly into the strand. I'm curious as to what members think of the strand, I think it turned out great and I'm considering carrying it as a regular product. You'll have to excuse the picture though, its not a professional shot but you get the idea.

[WeeGem]

Wow, it's gorgeous! I would definitely wear it..... perfect for the opera or ballet. Yay! Something new to save up for.

[pearltime]

I really like the larger pearls sprinkled about.

[jshepherd]

It does look good. That would be one crazy stringing job. One question, though. It is 97 inches and from the visible pearls it appears as though the pearls are dispersed in more of an even fashion. Do they line up on either side? This seems the best way to make the piece more of a 'consistent' line to me. Then again, I have not made a lot of ropes!

[perlas]

I like it.

The large pearls spices it up. I think it will look better though if you add 2 more large pearls in the rope (evenly scattered).

[want_to_buy_pearl]

What a nice necklace!
Why 97 inch? Why not 100 inch? Just curious.

[sleight]

Wow, it's really nice. And the larger randomly placed pearls really make it special. Does it have any hidden clasps anywhere? If it were a regular item, I'd think that might be a selling feature so that it could be more versatile for the wearer.

[Kevin Canning]

I really like the larger pearls sprinkled about.

At first I wasn't sure if it would turn out the way I was hoping, but I really do think that the larger pearls make the necklace, although I might put a few more in the next one.

Why 97 inch? Why not 100 inch? Just curious.

No particular reason really, just what the customer wanted.

As for a clasp, it has a just a basic white gold ball clasp which I really like, but I guess some do not.

To me the emphasis should be on the pearls and not on the clasp so I like to keep things basic. Personally I find hidden and mystery clasps just kind of cheesy so I tend to stay away from them, unless a customer asks specificly for one.

I think I run this as a regular product I'll give the option to use a clasp or make it an infinity strand.

Thanks for the input guys/girls! If you have any other suggestions let me know.

[shinju]

I think this is basically a great idea.

Personally I would like more variety; a few more of the larger size and some 8-9mm to break the 6-7mm runs and make it more of an "organic" whole. As it stands, all the larger pearls contribute is a "look at ME. I'm bigger than you!". I think more variety in pearl size would also make a more interesting two/three strand necklace. A four strand is a bit over the top for me - even for the opera- and sadly I just don't have the ankles for a one strand!

What I love about this necklace is that it takes us a step away from the little black dress and pearl necklace comfort zone and a step towards an appreciation of pearls in all their varieties- even if the only variable is the size of the pearls used.

You mentioned the size as different but were the pearls comparable in other aspects?

[Satine De La Courcel]

Very Nice, I like the bigger pearls sprinkled into the mix adds flavor

[Kevin Canning]

a few more of the larger size and some 8-9mm to break the 6-7mm runs

I actually like the idea of doing a slight graduation from 6-9mm with the strand but of course then I would need to use at least a 12mm larger pearl to get the same effect. Really the possibilities are endless when you start working with pearls on a large scale like this, I mean we are talking about over 8 feet of pearls in this strand!

You mentioned the size as different but were the pearls comparable in other aspects?

The pearls used are what I grade as AA+

[nlerner]

Kevin,
I just love the rope, it has elegance with a wink.
Maybe I would add 5-6 big ones.

[jerin]

Kevin,
this rope is gorgeous. And I think with some more of the larger pearls it will get much more attention and it is quite classy that way. How long does it take to string such a rope?

Inge Jernberg

[jshepherd]

I would imagine that the most time consuming part would be the blending of the pearl strands. It would be a combination of nearly 6 loose strands. Also, could you imagine if you made a mistake half-way through? I would guess it would take about 2 hours.

Kevin - you were my inspiration today. I tried putting together a Tahitian rope. Did one in 36", 10-12mm, and now I am going to try to make a 72" as well.

[Kevin Canning]

I am going to try to make a 72" as well.(Tahitian)

Wow, 6 feet of tahitian pearls - now that is luxury taken to another level.

You MUST post a picture of that strand for us!