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I am restringing this Mikimoto strand for a client and am requesting some guidance from the hive mind. It looks to me like it had been restrung at some point, and either stretched or just badly knotted. Pearls measure 3.3-6.9mm. My question is- Miki doesn’t usually knot a smaller graduated...

I am restringing this strand for a client and I have a suspicion that these may be natural pearls due to the slightly off round shapes. I am not expert enough to say yes or no, so opinions here would be appreciated. I may be way off base too, but I need to put my suspicions at ease either way...

I bought a strand of inexpensive freshwater ringed pearls and one of them split in half right at the ring line. Is this a common occurrence in inexpensive pearls? Could this happen in any ringed pearls, fresh or saltwater? Is this a consequence of over processing? Including photos because I...

I just received these strands of 6.5-7mm akoya pearls from Wen. One strand of white and 2 strands of what she calls natural gray, but they have a hint of blue and some pink overtones. The green tones you are seeing is just a reflection from a big hosta plant that was about 2 feet away from where...

Here are a few new projects I have made recently. After seeing members beautiful pieces made of smaller pearls I decided to try to replicate the look, but on my freshwater budget. The tiny pearl bug has bit me hard! Lol! First photo is the strands as I got them from Wen pearls. All freshwater...

I ordered a few things from Wen recently, and here are the results. I had ordered 3 strands before Christmas and been happy with all 3, they were AA+ grade, (gave 2 as gifts so no photos) so I experimented a little and chose 3 AA strands. All were very inexpensive freshwater so no big deal...

This strand was purchased in China about 10 years ago by my husband, I remember thinking when he gave them to me that they were really, really homely. I also seem to remember him possibly saying something about them being not dyed and that was why he bought them. I am sure he only paid a few...

First (successful) knotting project! Had a few failed attempts with silk, and other nylon thread, then decided to order Beaders Secret and what a difference! No more thread burn, sore hands and wonky knots! I love making my own jewelry and am looking forward to many more pearl projects in my...

New to Pearl Guide. I have lurked and learned for a while and wanted to post a couple of new things I just got. While I have not graduated to the big budget level yet, I am very much enjoying the pearls at my budget level and trying to make my pearl dollar count! I just got back from a quick...