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Yes! A few of them had been worn right down. I took them out but haven’t had the heart to toss them- somebody wore the heck out of these pearls and probably treasured them!

You have to kiss a lot of frogs🤣

Thank you! I was curious about that too- I wondered if hair (or more likely, hair products) contributed to the damage. They are definitely lower quality- a few cute little almost-baroque shapes back there.

It needs a bit more of a clean bit I was really pleased to find it!

Thank you! I’ve managed to get matinee length necklace out of the two with saphire clasps The bright blue single sapphire is synthetic, but the ones or the pearl clasp are mined, and it's a really lovely clasp so I used that one. The non graduated strand is just long enough for a choker

Nothing helpful to add, but as a fan of graduated vintage strands, they’re lovely!

I’ve been at it again- eBay and charity shops… Four real pearl strands (and a lot of plastic beads). I’d be really grateful if the experts could take quick look please, tell me what you think. My own impression, for what it’s worth is that the strands with clasps on them were beautiful and...

They are absolutely beautiful and my teenage fashionista has similar styles in her costume jewellery box, so they’re probably high fashion right now. Makes sense- she’s wearing stuff I’m sure I wore in the 90s. They look luscious on you

Oh wow. So beautiful

So I had some help identifying the pearls (Akoya) and some tips on stringing, and here’s my junk store and eBay five strand vintage necklace, finally done. The strands all have a jump ring at each end and a hinged diamond circle clasp so I can wear any number of strands. I used some leftovers to...

I usually wear my grandfather’s wedding ring as a pendant- it’s going to end up in a box if it stays with me. I would love to think someone was enjoying it

Thank you! Realistically, as pretty as it is I know I probably won’t wear it, so it’s destined for eBay. But it can fund my next project, with a bit of luck

So, a few weeks ago I got a bag of mixed cultured pearls - broken strands and various odds and ends. It included an earring. I’ve taken the post off, polished it and cleaned the pearls, and put it in a chain. I’m really pleased with how it turned out and I think the pearls are lovely

Thank you, that’s so kind. I did put more than money into it, that’s true. Never really thought of that!

Thank you! I’m having so much fun stringing and knotting and learning about pearls I almost forgot about my first love- excessive bling 🤣