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That is so lovely. Are they 4mm rondelles? That is such a lot of work getting those threaded up to match each other when invariably the beads are cut every so slightly in different widths. Well done!

Isn't that creative. I love it. Thank you Jeg.

Jeg. Thank you for this. Oh my, that c1900 conch pearl brooch - be still my beating heart! Divine.

Jeg, thank you so much for such informative photos of your visit. Also that photo of you at the torii is superb and one for framing I suspect. Pella

Girls and their pearls. That was a lovely thing to do. Good on you. And a fantastic photo.

Can see why you are so excited about them hearofawareness. I opened the photo and just said, "Gosh"! They are all beautiful but those earrings are magnificent.

They look lovely on you. Great choice. You have done a fantastic job for first-time knotting.

I think it is an early mark for Tasaki. There is a lot of information when you search for it on the internet.

That is sensational as a first attempt Appalachianmama. I particularly like the thread colour switch so that it is tonal rather than contrasting and how you can wear the clasp as a focal. Great effort.

Definitely a Yay!

Pattye thank you so much for this hint about using a rigid pin to make a channel. I had never thought to do that believing that if it wasn't going to take the finest needle it wouldn't allow for anything else, not taking into consideration the rigidity. I will give this a go in future...

I don't often post but felt I just had to with this. Here is Harry Styles again taken from the front page of the electronic version of the Sydney Morning Herald reporting on his JW Anderson cardigan but it was his pearls that caught my eye

I am a longtime lurker and lowly beader Ericw I just searched for "braided genuine silk" and found this https://www.sunenterprises.eu/en/products/silk-cords/round-silk-cords-in-2mm.html I haven't tried them but they may have what you need. Love your carved pearls - so beautiful.