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[mausketeer]

Sarah - I was on "Kojima pearls" website and just noticed on this necklace that the pearls are held on with these AMAZING metal..... I guess you couldn't call them bails (is it bale or bail?)..... hangers? And is that RUBBER rings, or black metal attaching them to the chain? This is SO cool! I just love it!!!!

- Jodie -

[kojimapearl]

Hi Mausketeer, those are oxidized sterling silver jump rings... They add a lovely depth to this piece... Its definetly one of my favorites recently. I like the way the metal work is very angular and sharp, and the pearls are so free form and organic.
(usually they're called bails, when referring to the metal findings that outfit a pearl or gemstone so it can be hung).
Just got off the ferry from Mui Wo... Another long and wonderful day in Hong Kong! cheers, Sarah

[Caitlin]

That is a fantastic piece isn't it. the fittings holding the pearls are unique. Sarah is in a class of her own!

I went to visit Amy Graces homepage. In addition to the Tahitian above, she had other really reconstructed 60's pieces. I really love this one

It reminds me of a piece I did before pearls. I did it with Cedar berries, which reflect a similar look ans vibe to sandalwood.


In any case, I love Amy Grace's stuff. Good going for a gifted compatriot!

[kojimapearl]

Ooohhh Caitlin, i love that.. It must feel great to wear! Before coming to Hong Kong i was up in Northern California and spent some lovely relaxing time finding Madrone berries on the forrest floor, i love making "nature necklaces" with those.
Yes Amy Grace is a very talented designer, and ohhhh so hard working! keep up the unusual mixes!
cheers, Sarah

[Ramona]

Sarah's piece looks like flowers, too. The brown Tahitian has quite some character. I never would have thought about this combination

[Caitlin]

I am glad this thread was resurrected. I love seeing different and new pieces such as those featured here. I wish I owned them all, they are so much fun!

[mausketeer]

Check this out - it looks like it's floating....... so pretty!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68656961...natural-keishi


Love those "natural necklaces" too...... very organic.......

[KarinK]

My first thought was: that is going catch on every single thing in my daily life My hair, my daughters hair, my sweaters, the blanket... I guess it is what you'd call An Opera Piece.

- Karin

[GemGeek]

Sarah, I LOVE the silver settings! What a killer necklace.

[bkpjewels]

I love to seen new styles and designs of pearl sets.
I really like this thread.continue the good work mates.

[Artpearl]

What stunning works of art. I'm noticing how unique clasps and finishes make the strand a true standout. For me the clasp should be of great quality or really simple and elegant like the micro claps. I have has a baroque strand of Tahitian pearls with a baroque clasp and I see how it makes the strand.

[pattye]

Check this out - it looks like it's floating....... so pretty!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68656961...natural-keishi


Love those "natural necklaces" too...... very organic.......

At first I thought she had used headpins or gold filled wire on these, but it's actually the cabled nylon covered necklace wire that would be very flexible. Certainly unusual.

[Katbran]

Wow, I don't know how I missed this thread!! Fabulous photos, thanks to all who posted here!! I'm going back to the beginning and look at 'em all over again

[willeyi]

Hi,
I think this is an old forum, but since I am now re-newing my interest in pearls, I thought I would post some ideas.
First, I love long ropes. I have a 34", a 36", and a 50". I love the swing and it goes very well with the loose top/skinny botttom look today. It seems everytime I wear a rope, I get a comment about what a great look it is. So, long ropes might sell. The 50" looks great just all by itself, a clean simple look. The shorter ropes look good when worn together.

The other thought I have is a pearl tassle necklace. They are very hard to find, and the only vendor I know that sells nice ones is Ivanka Trump (which I'm not exactly crazy about her as a jeweler but sadly she does have nice tassle necklaces). Below is a link to some of her tassle jewelry.

http://www.betteridge.com/ivanka-tru...FaEJRQodImi3nw

Just some thoughts for your consideration. The tassle necklace might have limited buyers, but the ropes I think would sell very well, especially advertised that you can wear one long as a single or wrap them.

[milli]

Hello everyone......
I am Milli here, I am newbie in this forum Just join for saying hello to all. I like pearls so much, Which pics you share in this forum that's all are really stunning.
Glad to be a part of this forum. Hope i stay and enjoy there.
thanks