Recent content by bbs7th

Thank you, pearl friends, for your kind responses. I will send the rope back to the jeweler to be restrung. Alas, I only received it last week! A photo of the whole ombre set below, as well as a quick story as to how the pearls came into my life. Not too long ago, Jeremy posted a photo of...

Could the mid-strand location be because they used white silk for the SS and gray for the Tahitians? The issue occurred one pearl away from the color transition. Thanks for your reply. I had a hunch restringing would be the answer.

Hello pearl knotting experts! This morning I noticed an unsightly gap in my ombre SS/Tahitian rope - is this merely a cosmetic problem or a structural one that needs to be addressed before wearing it again? If the latter, is it a quick fix or would the entire necklace need to be restrung...

Hi Wendy, Thanks for your replies! I knew I came to the right place. :) The pearls are full drilled. I'm in the Atlanta area. Ashley, we spoke a few months ago about an anniversary necklace for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Time to get that ball rolling, so I'll shoot you an...

Happy New Year, PGers! Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2010. My most mah-vel-ous husband gave me this wonderful bracelet for Christmas in 14K: http://secure.jamesavery.com/jewelry/search/product/B-486M/Heart-Charm-Bracelet/ I love it, but it needs a little something. Something...

Bella findings did the trick! Thanks so much! Susan

Hi experts! I'm trying to convert my ~11.7mm SSP studs into a set of post dangles, but my jeweller is having trouble finding formal-looking 14/18K caps large enough to accommodate the pearls (I have the posts.) Do you have any suggestions? I've searched several of the findings vendors...

It's a sickness, really. P.margaritiferosis, if I'm not mistaken. :)

Good point about the larger pearl size. My 11.5-14mm strands nest 1 3/4" apart at 17 1/4" and 19". PearlFinder would probably have to go even greater (16" and 18"?) A bit tight for me, but my Callire days have long since passed. :) I like the mystery clasps because the back of my neck looks as...

Just to clarify my point above, mystery clasps would allow PearlFinder to avoid overlapping by creating 2 necklaces out of the 34" strand: for example, a single 16 1/2" neckace that would nest precisely within a 17 1/2" necklace, achieving the doubled strand he's after. No overlapping the...

Hi PearlFinder, I highly recommend the invisible "mystery clasp" option that Pattye suggested: http://www.pearlparadise.com/Mystery-Clasp-1629.aspx I'm a great lover of ropes (and BIG pearls - woohoo!) and the mystery clasps work beautifully. Not only do they add tremendous versatility, but...

Hi Callire, Would you (or anyone here) be interested in the fireballs from the TPO special last week? http://www.thepearloutlet.com/fall08blowout.htm They have UNbelievable lustre and orient (seriously - they're gorgeous) but are a bit too pastel-y for me. Sending these beauties back...

Hi Blaire, Thanks for the warm welcome! So sorry for my delayed response - hoping things settle down a bit after our (Harmony, Inc) International competition next week. Wow! "Road Trip" must be/ have been one fine quartet! Razzle Dazzle is current SE champion and has been as high as 6th at...

Oh. My. Stars. Another BARBERSHOPPER?! *starts gesticulating wildly* I've attempted to attach a photo below, but I'm not overly optimistic. But let's see.....judging by the tenor (heh) of your posts, guessing you are a hmmmm.....tenor...nah...definitely not a bari.....Lead. Bass a close...

Hi Callire, Well, gee, uh.....now I feel a little guilty about scoring on those outrageously gorgeous fireballs. Tell you what. If they don't suit me (I'm generally not a pastel person, but these caught my eye) I'll let you know. Since you were the first to express an interest, Terry may...