Recent content by pattye

Agree with Pearl Dreams.

Sometimes freshly drilled pearls will still have a plug of pearl dust in the middle, so helpful to have this tool to clear it. I've noticed some drop shape Tahitians will have loose "keshi type" matter near the top clogging the hole, so cutting broach to the rescue!

Wow, I appreciate these tips, Cuon and Pearl Dreams! Most of the time I am using Serafil directly from a spool, though if stringing while away from home I prefer cards.

This is the first time seeing an imitation pearl necklace with a cultured pearl in the clasp, interesting.

Did you purchase from a private party or jewelry store? Is there anything you'd like to share about it? Perhaps others will offer their opinion ~

Very sorry about this problem, Cuon! Hmm, maybe something is snagging the thread? Perhaps an end of the French wire is catching, or maybe a rough spot on the bead? Just the other day I kept splitting the thread (when the needle goes through, instead of beside the other threads when doubling...

The dark purple looks more like the shade we see in some of the freshwater pearls currently. It could be a natural color. I see many Tahitians in person, but have never seen one that looks similar to this pearl. The bail is interesting; do you know if it is karat gold?

MMtwo, a beautiful strand and well done on the knotting and the French wire! Glad the Serafil thread helped; it sure makes a difference for me.

The first two photos show a broken strand, unfortunately. Of course, an option would be to just repair that one.

These would be akoya because of roundness, but not top quality, judging by the hazy reflections.

Delightful!

Love how the strands are casually tossed over each other! And those earrings ~~

Clearly the pearls need to be cleaned and completely restrung. Quality of the diamonds is unknown. Pearl quality difficult to tell. It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay.

I agree with MMTwo, akoya. They must be quite small!

I agree, Pearl Dreams and Geminigirl, the color, shape and very light blemish look like south sea to me also.