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Had a few minutes to checkout Pinterest this week. Given that my son got married in October, Pinterest believes I'm still interested in all things wedding and is flooding me with wedding fashion. Instead of last season's strapless, nearly everything is backless, like totally bare from...

I've seen occasional references where a drilled through pearl is used in an earring leaving a remaining drill hole to be plugged. What material is used for the plug, and how resilient is this fix? Is this considered an acceptable practice or does it reduce the value of the end product? THANKS...

Hey beaders, I need your help. I favor vintage clasps and fittings from the 60's and 70's, based on weight and the fact most are cast, not stamped and have a more substantial presence. I'll buy vintage findings, then use them with newer pearls. Can anyone tell me the best solvent to use to...

What a difference a year makes!! Just got back from my Manila trip and what was noteably different this trip from 10 months ago when I was there, is that most everyone is selling really massive pearls. Not quite as easy now to seperate the bead nucleated fresh water monster pearls from the...

Going to be in Manila next weekend and I'd would like to treasure hunt beyond Greenhills and Market Market. I love vintage pearls and would guess Manila might have some vintage stores or jewellers who specialize in this area. Does anyone have any recommendations? Cyndanco have you explored...

So have a trip to Oahu planned in the near future, and thinking about the opportunity to make a pearl purchase. I would prefer to buy from a Pearl Market or Pearl Farm where I can see and touch, versus the typical Maui Divers or other tourtist focused jewelers. Anyone know any inside...

I thought I knew what a pearl looked like before I encountered this strand. Sorta Kasumi, sorta reborn keshi, or maybe not a pearl at all?? Strand contains 37 beads, on silk, no knots, and what looks like a highly tarnished silver rectangular antique box clasp. But the twisted shape of each...

Hey all: Enjoying my new membership to Pearl-Guide, you're a terrific resource!! Thought I'd take advantage and seek some help with this strand that has me a little baffled. First, this is not your typical baroque strand of irregular pearls, rather its a fairly well matched set of barrel...