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Forgot to include pic of the top of the clasp

I bought this double strand of vintage blue baroque akoya pearls today at a local consignment store. They need to be restrung and cleaned but I think they'll be nice once that's done. I'm stumped on what to do with the clasp. It's an old silver clasp that looks like they just used knots to...

Oops, yes I had that wrong. I used the Serafil 30 medium. I need to try it with the 20 weight. Thanks for the advice!

Thanks so much for your kind words! Yes, the knots did slip into the holes so I used a jewelers knot. Even still, they were still slipping into the drill holes. I may have to go to Serafil 30. I have the rose color in 30-weight which isn't a great match but might work. As for the length, it's...

Here is the finished strand after a bath and restringing.

Wow, I want a strand just like these! Great color, luster and shape!

Thanks so much for your quick response! Yes, they feel gritty and I'm positive they're not imitations. They have some obvious marks/flaws. I'll include a pic below. Yes, I gave them a bath so the stuff around the drill holes isn't grime. Honestly, I'm a bit embarrassed by how much better they...

I have a strand of yellow-colored pearls that I got 10-ish years ago from Goodwill for $5-10. The clasp is 14K white gold plate and I knew they weren't anything fancy but nice enough. I have always figured they were freshwaters. I have some cheapie calipers and they range from 7.5 - 8.5mm...

Great earrings!

Love these behind the scenes shots! It shows just how much planning and technology goes into such a smooth running event.

Thanks Pattye! Yes, it was a bigger project than I thought it would be when I started. :)

I read this awhile back. Thanks for the reminder! I will read it again.

During this past winter, I have wanted a longer strand of Tahitians to wear with sweaters and turtlenecks. I had two 18-inch Tahitian baroque strands but I didn't like connecting them as they didn't really go together and were just too long for me. One of my early purchases was circled...

So pretty! You've given me inspiration from all your posts about things you've changed up. I just took apart a necklace yesterday and plan to make a bracelet, lengthen a necklace and create an extender piece with the pearls from it. At least, that's the plan! I strung the bracelet yesterday...

You look lovely and your pearls look great! I am certain that no one was peeking at whether your pearls were perfect or not. :)

So, this is my first time posting but not the first time I've thought about it. Two things have held me back from posting. The first is how awful my neck looks at this angle! LOL.... Second, is how modest my collection is compared to everyone else. There are so many gorgeous pearls shown here...

Love this!

Wow, wow, wow!! I can't wait to see you wearing it!

As CatMom mentioned, you can do it! I ordered some Serafil from Pattye, followed the wonderful directions from Pearl Dreams on this site and jumped into the pool. I've done three of my strands. One probably needs to be redone but it's good enough for now.

Thanks for posting this! I have wondered about when the M charm started as well.