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  1. Appalachianmama

    First pearl stringing!

    After watching all the tutorials and ordering too many pearl and bead and clasp options, I finally sat down and strung up a necklace. :) pearls are from Wen, turquoise from Kingman turquoise's mine, thread and needles of course from Pattye who was super helpful in size choices. As soon as I...
  2. Appalachianmama

    I love these clasps-what are they called and other questions?

    So, the clasps that totally hide the thread, have a little cap over the pearl. LOVE the look of these. Does anyone know what they are technically called and where I can find more of these types/styles? :) Anyone try these ones posted? I am always weary of using silver coated in gold as I worry...
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    Clasp help

    Pictures are two clasps I would like to use. The problem I see... the jump rings are so small, especially inside diameter. If I use gimp, I'm afraid it'll make them too crowded to easily fit over s-hook. Although they are small, they are thick, so I worry the pearl will be crushed against a wide...
  4. Appalachianmama

    What type and what happened to them?

    Hello :)​ I have had this strand for 20 years now. I bought them at Macy's in late 1990-early 2000. I have had re-stung 2x now. Worn a lot. 14kt stamped clasp. Pearls measure roughly 6mm, uniform. What type are these and what happened? Looks like nacre chipped or peeled off by drill hole. The...
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