Recent content by ennui

The first photo looks like there's supposed to be an insert clasp but the bead with the tongue is missing. I'll leave the pearl assessment to the experts.

And there are jewelry manufacturers who make only findings -- clasps, beads, etc.

The hallmark T isn't much to go on. It's not Tiffany. What's the mark to the left of the T? Since it's not marked for gold, it could be 10K or 9K or even plated.

I don't think it's a pearl. If it's dense, I'm guessing rock. Maybe a moonstone?

I'm no expert, either. I believe the strand with the pearl stations could be coral or maybe conch shell. Conch shell is often used in jewelry for cameos and beads. If you find out, please let us know.

I love the clasp, so pretty and intricate.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, FLOOR. I can't tell you my secret word. It's a secret.

Pretty picture. Do you know what you plan to make?

My first thought was, I'm working on it. I do my best. :cool: I had another thought about Mr. Brennan -- I wonder if his contract states "for entertainment purposes only."

There are some variables for selling them. It helps that they are 925 and not plated brass. Are they all the same size? Do any of them stack together and can be sold as a set? Also, consider your shipping costs.

Thank you for the write-up, Merrily! I'm sorry to hear about all the lies lies lies. I agree that it's best not to say anything; you would simply be viewed as a party pooper. I like to think these events are more about the festive lunch than about the presentation. I can't help but wonder if...

I'm confused. I thought the person was looking to sell, but I guess not?

I might be someone else, but you haven't said where you saw these pearls.

But, do they fade over time?

I did a quick look around, and I didn't see any loose Mikimoto clasps. Since Mikimoto is known for their pearls, if I ran across a loose clasp the logical question would be what happened to the pearls?