Recent content by pattye

I know, Pearl Dreams! Betty didn't mention the clasp part. I hope she will comment on these instructions.

Found this online, Betty, is this the method you mean? Are there some steps that differ? Griffin double-needle silk thread is explicitly designed for simultaneous two-way knotting, allowing you to attach a clasp at the exact center of the cord using a reef knot. Each card comes pre-wound with...

What a find, Barbara! Yes, they look like naturals to me also. My concern is that the thread is probably silk and deteriorating from age, even though unworn. The pearls are very small and unlikely to have enough weight to improve the drape of the necklace over time, imo. also it looks to me...

Very sorry, Betty, I'm not good at posting photos or videos. Pearl Dreams gives better instructions than I.

There's nothing about this Miki strand that seems inaccurate to me. Yes, I recall the clasp can have a diamond and the pearls themselves seem to be excellent quality. Plus having the 24" length is a bonus. . You might check out RubyLane.com as they list lots of Mikimoto jewelry. Sorry to hear...

It appears this 2-needle Griffin thread only comes in white. I'm not seeing what the advantage would be? Pearl Dream's stringing tutorial (find it under Lowly Beaders' Club) showing how to knot back 4 pearls at beginning and ending of strands is extremely secure. I use this technique every...

Very interesting, thank you for sharing, TECS1990. A way to add color and interest to the pearls!

Yes, I agree with MrGray, freshwater pearls. They appear to be color treated also. Perfect to have fun with thread color!

What a treasure you have, Oceania! Douglas will be able to confirm and tell us more! Good call, Pearl Dreams! I'm fortunate to have several strands of Cortez Pearls; this is the exact glowing intense rose of my darker strand. My cell phone isn't picking up the color, sorry, or I would share...

Bella, what an interesting collection; nice size on the pistachio Akoyas!

Maybe it would be good to use them as a base and add brown gemstones alternating, such as smoky quartz, petrified wood, chocolate sunstone, Tibetan agate, or Jaspers, to name a few ~ I love pearls and gems mixed together.

Beautiful necklaces, ifutzwithfire, and gorgeous ombre, too! Thank you so much for sharing your creative and successful process! I agree, it's absolutely worthwhile!

No, these aren't Tahitians. All those purple and coral colors indicate to me freshwaters, pearls are too oval. Dyed freshwaters can be beautiful and these could be desirable in person, but they definitely not Tahitian.

What a wonderful experience for you and your Father, making wonderful memories! Thank you for sharing your very personal, heartfelt journey. And of course, the amazing pearls, photos and artifacts ~

Yes, possibly jade.