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This Pearl Knotting video seems very compatible with our favorite stringing tutorial by Pearl Dreams. Having no language has a universal appeal. The beginning and ending with clasp, using French Wire is clearly shown, with how to pull the threads apart to seat the knot between each pearl...

How about these lovely deep blue baroque akoya pearls! I was delighted when our forum member PT asked me to collaborate with her on making this dreamy set of jewelry in solid 14K and requested I share it with you all! PT had purchased this colorful strand from Cees. I hope she will add photos...

My D-I-L called me yesterday, "OMG, your pearl guy, Josh, is on NPR! We're in the car listening to him!" Here's the awesome interview, photos and article ~

OMG, just saw this! Some of Hisano's lovely designs are on sale, not much time left, though, sorry!

Just have to share this extraordinary strand of GSS 14 x 17 mm and it's 18 inches long! So with knotting and a clasp, there will be plenty of length because a necklace will seem shorter with pearls of this size. (No they aren't mine.)

These natural pearls caught my eye! So if you happen to have Holiday $$ left??!! Some interesting estate pieces also.

What a great opportunity, perhaps for yourself or someone you know? Read more here:

Soooo exciting! WOW WOW WOW, Hisano's fabulous pieces are now featured at TWIST, an awesome retail and online jewelry store right here in Portland, Oregon! Check it out HERE Congratulations, Hisano!

So this question comes up every so often and I don't recall that we've discussed it before. Please share your experiences and take-aways! My thoughts about knotting/stringing thread of any kind and challenges one might come across; please just ignore anything that doesn't sound helpful or is a...

Well, this necklace is NOT a lovely old baroque akoya, but it was a bargain! Eighteen inches of creamy, lustrous 4mm freshwater pearls with a few duds mixed in, as you can see! Clasp is base metal with a fake pearl. All for the bargain price of $1.00! (They will be getting a bath soon and...

Wow! Kamoka Pearl on Instagram is giving away some great prizes between now and Valentine's Day! Enter today for a chance to win ~ a cool, casual Mana Tahitian Pearl Bracelet! This is just the first pearlicious prize from Celeste and Josh. Be sure to follow Kamoka Pearl on Instagram so you...

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Hello, Everyone! Yes, I'm back!! (Fully recovered from cataract surgery, with proper glasses so I can spend more time on the computer. And Granddaughter's wedding with lots of company!)) The Project: to repair this pretty vintage woven akoya pearl and gold bead bracelet with a broken...

Let's make it official and show our restyled and recycled jewelry pieces here! We support sustainability. This thread can be an ongoing source of inspiration! So many creative ideas have been posted throughout the forum, but are difficult to find again. SO~check through your jewelry boxes...

Any takers? At least this wish pearl is amusing~ A friend sent me this news story, thank you, Wee Hen!

What souvenirs do you collect from your world-wide travels? Over ten years of international vacations and shopping, one of our P-G members and her son amassed a varied lot of bright, beautiful Tahitian pearls! Finally there were enough for a necklace and I was asked to string them. Of...

How perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

Here's my colorful carved Kamoka blacklip shell; I wanted to share it with you all, even though my photos don't begin to catch the beauty! Shimmery pink, green, lavender hibiscus surrounded with Poynesian designs~what a perfect addition to my shell collection! A little easel will be perfect to...

So~maybe you want to make a tassel, learn to seed bead or review how to wire wrap? Or how about enameling, metalwork or torch firing~all to compliment our pearly projects! Where would YOU go for classes on how to do any of these skills? Many free tutorials are available, so please, let's...

Interesting article in JCK online news Wonder how this is affecting Honora and Imperial? Where is this market segment now shopping?