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    beginner

    Well I went to the local bead store and bought a few things. when I got home, my pearls had already arrived. By the way I got them from rainbow pearls. I bought them on the 27th and received them on the 30th. Pretty darn fast. I found they have some classes. I plan to bring in my stuff and take...
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    Sueki, Got it. Seems that it is tricky to snip that knot between the pearls, or am I being ****? Also, what the heck is a double tip bead cup? It looks like one would cover a crimping bead with it. So thread goes thr the hole in the clamp. Thru the crimp bead. You crimp it, Then close the clamp...
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    Thanks Caitlin, I think I get it. So with the 2 thread method, the double back at the end results in 3 threads thru the last couple pearls? Jonathan
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    Thanks everyone for the responses. I have been reading and seeing some online videos for knotting. I kind of like the 2 thread method where you put on a bead, and then use both threads to make the knot. It looks like you could get the knot closer to the pearl. For attaching the clasp, i hadn't...
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    Hello, I have been reading the various threads. I bought some strung pearls and would like to give it a go in making a necklace. When you buy pearls with holes, do I need to worry about how big the holes are in terms of buying needles and string? I plan to go to the local bead store and see what...
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    Who's excited for the PP Monday?

    i bought the pink/peach graduated necklace, and a couple of other non-holiday items pendent/earrings. jonathan
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    How do you care for your freshwater pearls?

    So where are you getting these bags? I'm seen some pearls sold with them, but not by themselves. Jonathan
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    How do you care for your freshwater pearls?

    bag bag If one would like the little bag approach, where can one get a nice little bag? I gave some pearls to my daughter and would like to get her a better storage option. Jonathan
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    grading question from new member

    Well Well Blaire, That piece with the 22kt gold and the irregular keishi pearls looked like it came right out of pirate's chest dug up on a deserted island. I've thought of asking if Drusydesigns can get another ...... Jonathan
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    grading question from new member

    thanks thanks Jeremy, Thanks for the link. I will study it. By way of example, in looking at two items you have: http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=1130 http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=1171 They are both "baroque", but the first loks like for the most part the pearls are...
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    grading question from new member

    thanks thanks Hi Jeremy, Everyone loved the pearls, thankyou. I have really gotten interested myself. I'm not sure I'd wear them, but there is something captivating about them. I would like to see this grading system. I see that it is french. If there is a link in french, that would also be...
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    grading question from new member

    Hello, I am new to pearls. I bought from PP a set of freshadama for my 19 daughter, and a beautiful single pearl SS golden pendent for my wife. Everyone was very happy I got a lot of valuable information from here, and I am very grateful. For our 10th wedding anniversery in June, I planned to...
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