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rest of the story rest of the story The good news here is that the rest of the necklace was a breeze—comparatively at least!! 5. The rest of the necklace: This is what I did on each side: a. added spacer and first side pearl, and another 5.5 gold bead over both beading wires b. on each...

I am posting a description below. I do not know how clear it is. I will add some labeled photographs and answer any questions after we return from a cruise. We are leaving soon, so I must go pack--I've put that off as long as I can. (Hate packing) Here goes: Materials: 1. BASE: nylon...

Thanks again for all of your kind comments. I have written a description of how I made the necklace. I was also thinking of adding labels to some of the photographs to help illustrate the process but that will have to wait. I have to pack for a trip but will answer questions and add labeled...

Thank you so much for your kind comments. Mike, your comments are very helpful, especially regarding lighting. THis was an experimental necklace with lots of improvising--and false starts, but I did learn alot. I will be glad to give a description of its creation and share that with those...

I am a bit hesitant to post here because my pictures still need work, and so many here take such fabulous pictures of their beautiful pearls. I did purchase daylight bulbs but still don't have a perfect set up to photograph jewelry. My husband's tripod is not working out as well as I had...

These are wonderful! What sizes?

Thanks again! I have been working using cheap wire for practice-- I am getting better at it thanks to the great instructions. I discovered that I did not have any 20 gauge wire and need a smaller dowell (don't even have any chopsticks that are the correct size) but I am so excited that making...

Oh Loretta!! Thanks for answering my questions, and I love the three strand clasp. You are so generous. This afternoon instead of starting to string another necklace I am going to practice. If I can make these beautiful clasps it will be a MAJOR step forward for me. Thanks again!!! Beth

This is just terrific! One of the very best photo tutorials that I have seen. A few questions from a novice who has read just enough to be dangerous. I am sure the answers are obvious to those who are more experienced. Is the wire that you use round, half round or square and is it hard...

THis is a fabulous,elegant collection. Really special. I think the Sea of Cortez ones are my favorites! Actually I love them all!

Love this! Another beauty!

Oh my--finally had time to look at more threads. Pattye--these are wonderful! I love your combinations-- and the shapes, movement in the designs! I think the sunstones with the pearls are my favorite---but I love that enhancer!

Just had a chance to look through this thread. Beautiful pieces! So many fab gems--so little time, not to mention $$$

Really lovely pieces! Nice job with such pretty pearls. I admire your courage to start with wire wrapping--the hard part!

Hi Gem: I am just green with envy!!! I have been lusting after these beauties for several days! I did promise --written in blood!!!--that I would finish the pieces that I have on the design board before buying more gems---but these are killing me!! LOVE yours.

Here is another project on the drawing board. What really jump started me on all of this was my growing collection of little sapphire briolettes. As I started to look around for a possible design, I encountered the golden lombok pearls--love at first sight--I fell so hard!! I recently...

Thank you so much for your generous comments! I really enjoyed making this one. Jerin, I really had not thought about selling it! So far I am mostly making jewelry for myself (inspired by my small stash of unset gems--but I confess since I have started I have bought more). I am making things...

Thanks Barbie--I needed that!! Well, I finally caught my husband as he was walking out the door--I was in a good enough mood to be shot at least from chin down!! Did not want to have to get all dolled up for a real pic--and as I approach closely the big "6" decades day, I think I am entitled...

Here is my latest necklace that incorporates pearls: The pearls are natural color platinum pearls with blue overtones from Care E.. THese are strung with untreated Celyon sapphire beads from Care, small untreated Burma sapphire rondelles, faceted tanzanite beads, 22k gold beads set with...