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With a tip of the hat and a hearty thanks to Gemandpearlover! I have several projects going. First off is a tanzanite and diamond endless strand. The diamonds were too small for the beader's secret fine and the 10# power pro, so I used #0 silk. Even so, I broke it accidentally 3 times while I...

These are from the Pearl House, on Etsy: They are approx 10-12mm. Hopefully neck shots tomorrow when I am not wearing an old t-shirt.

First, some freshwater potato chip pearls, and amethysts: Some freshwater coin pearls, also with amethysts: And finally, not pearls, but silverlite (whatever that is; I've gotten contradictory information on it) but I think it lovely: I have been very lazy about posting -- I finished these at...

This is a bit of an experiment, but I used some not super expensive south seas pearls, some itty bitty sapphire beads, and a nice clasp with sapphires. The clasp probably deserves better pearls, but I wanted to play around. The pearls are about 8mm and the beads 2.5mm. Do you think the idea works?

I finally strung my goldens that I got at the ruckus. The stones are Oregon sunstone: The dress is made from a Japanese fabric with gold flecks: And a close-up: I feel like a princess wearing them!

With much trepidation, I am starting on a double strand project. I know the curve is a catenary, but that is messy to work with. Can I just use a parabola, or is that too far off? Does anyone have any rules of thumb or suggestions? Thanks, Linda

I found this at a local antique fair/flea market and I wanted to share it. I call it the lightning bolt pearl. It's about 5 cm long, not including the bail.

I have been admiring people's wire wrap tahitian keshi bracelets, so I decided to make one for myself. The center pearl is from the Pearl House (blue mix) and the keshi from Druzy Design. When I ordered the center pearl I also ordered 2 for earrings: . Thank you for the inspiration!

I just strung my first project using beader's secret. That's it. I'm converted. I still have to work carefully on each knot, but when i get it it is right. Even when a knot is not quite perfect, it is still good. Thank you, everyone, and Pattye in particular!

I finally finished the necklace. The pearls are from Pearlescence. There are some problem parts, but on the whole it seemed to come out well, except that I fine it a little short (17.5"). If I restrung it with gold beads for spacers, would that make the pearls look washed out in comparison? The...

I got these on ebay, basically for the clasp. I would like to find out what the pearls are. The pearls came in the box pictured, but since I bought them from a seller that does estate sales, I have no idea if the pearls originally came in that box. At some point the thread broke where the pearls...

I have some comments on the video at the beginning of the Pearls as One course. Please note, I do NOT believe the grain of sand myth for natural pearl formation. The video is supposed to discredit the 'grain of sand' myth in forming a natural pearl but it looks to me as if it is supporting it...

I had a strand of baroque akoyas that were badly in need of cleaning and restringing. I cleaned them, and cut apart the pearls. Unfortunately for 3 of the pearls I couldn't get the thread out of them. Two have thread I can grab, but it seems stuck. Maybe one of the knots got inside? i have tried...

I finally finished my octobabies. Sheri helped me find the pearls on Etsy (at Wen's Pearls) so the match is very good. I made 2 attempts before getting one that I thought was worth continuing. The size of cord makes a big difference. I definitely need more practice, but I wanted these to...

After checking the return policy, I decided to take a chance and bought these Mikimotos on ebay: I took them in to the Mikimoto store for verification and restringing. They told me they really were Mikimotos (whew). While I was there I tried on these beauties: I really like the alternating...

I got this a long time ago at a gem show, and the seller thought it is natural. It feels gritty to the tooth, and has what looks like a rough patch on the back. It is about 13 x 10 cm at the widest parts. What do you think?

I got 2 strands of white or light colored tahitians, and I think they are similar enough that I will only keep one of them. If I keep both, I will have a favorite, and the other one won't get worn. I know which one I like better looking at them in the box, but I can't decide which one looks...

I bought this recently. The seller said they were tahitian, but I'm not sure. They are very small, 5-6mm. Any ideas? Thanks!

Hello, I got this long strand at a gem and jewelry show. The vendor said they were "ocean pearls". They pass the tooth test. The clasp is unmarked. They are about 6-9 mm. What do youall think? Thanks, Linda

Hello, This is the first strand of pearls that I got, at least 25 years ago at a gem and jewelry show. They are roughly 5mm across. The clasp is 14k yellow gold. I am now learning about things like overtones, and I would love some comments that would help me sort them out. Thank you.