We've been using two part epoxy. One woman sent a pair back because the backings came off. Like Ben Franklin's description of the Bald Eagle, she is a bird of dubious moral character so I'm not quite sure what to make of the failure. That exception aside we've had no problems.
Incidentally, I...
The luster on Sarah's boosted strand is more fetching. It's important to keep in mind that big pearls come from big oysters and big oysters are old. Like all old animals they tend to fade. So producing big pearls with vibrant luster is especially difficult.
Hmmm. 1 chance in 100. I've played longer odds and won....though nothing quite as fab as an $80K necklace. I not only feel lucky...I am lucky. Anybody going? I could be a buyer.
The Tri-Gem piece is beautifully executed. The spider is so well done it gives me the creeps. The birds are the epitome of cute. I feel sorry for people who don't like jewelry. Poor miserable bastards miss all the joys of being human.
If the report is correct, they are seeding next month and harvesting just 14-15 months later. A bit quick it seems. It makes me wonder if this husband and wife team has the capital to make a real go at this. Good luck to them.
I think it's very cool that this thread goes all the way back to Pattye's very first post from December of 2007 and that Caitlin was cheering her on back then, too. Great stuff.
Jack Lynch sent me that picture directly a year or two ago and gave me permission to use it. It's the best quality photo I have on file for showing the range of colors and the ideal shape for souffle pearls. I should have credited Jack on the photo. More to the point, it was stupid and sloppy...
Loose Souffle Pearls
Loose Souffle Pearls
I have a fair number of loose undrilled souffles too. Here's a selection. I do find these souffles truly beguiling. This group is especially rondure.
Size Matters
Size Matters
Ouch, Blaire. If I had a nickel for everytime a beautiful woman rejected me in that way.....well, nevermind.;) Hope you enjoy my enhancements. Best, Ben
Shifting Colors
Shifting Colors
The first two pics feature different types of bead nucleated CFWs topping out at 16MM. The round earring pair up front is 12X13MM bead nucleated. The other pairs are souffles. The outer strand in the 1st pic and the strand on the right in the second are the...