pearls and amethysts, and a bonus

[Gemandpearlover]

These are beautiful Linda. Do you have any neck shots- especially of the coin pearl necklace which I really love. Are you going to layer the emerald necklace with other strands or wear it alone? It really has the pop of color that makes it stand out.

 

[linda.wald]

I like the idea of layering the emerald beads. My original thought was to use them for an emerald pendant.
Here are some neck shots, first the potato chip pearls;

and the coin pearls, which my daughter is trying to talk me into giving to her...

I had these pale peach pearls, and made a necklace with pale amethysts for my sister-in-law. I liked it enough to make one for myself!

and the emeralds...

Thank you for the nice comments, and for the help with the emeralds!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Linda, those all look wonderful!

 

[amti]

Wow Linda, you're on a roll! Beautiful creations. Those emeralds are gorgeous. I giggled when you said potato chip pearls. Is that what they are called? The name certainly fits!

 

[Gemandpearlover]

I am dying over those peach pearls. They are really lovely and I love how you paired them with pale amethyst beads. Thank you for the neck shots. Every strand is beautiful.

 

[linda.wald]

Thank you for the nice comments! Amti, I think if they are not called potato chip pearl, they ought to be! But I'm afraid that I made that up...

 

[amti]

Thank you for the nice comments! Amti, I think if they are not called potato chip pearl, they ought to be! But I'm afraid that I made that up...

I shall refer to them as potato chip pearls now.

 

[Katbran]

You certainly have been a busy little bee ! Great creations ! Well done .

 

[LLoydsJewelry]

nylon power by griffin

nylon power by griffin

Yes, I am using the Beader's Secret, in the smaller size (#40). Is there an even smaller one? The thread I got them on is a little finer. I will look into the wire -- I think I have some fine guage. Maybe it is fine enough. Thanks Pattye!

One option for small holes is nylon power by griffin. It is very strong. Their #2 carded one has a very thin needle. I use the Japanese method, and #2 nylon power on small hole pearls. Nylon power is recommended for gemstones.. Search nylon power griffiin to find it. it also comes in colors.

Lloyd

 

[pattye]

Linda, lovely new additions to your pearl & gem wardrobe! Colored gems and pearls complement each other so beautifully, IMO.

Lloyd, thanks for the tip on nylon power; always good to have another option in the "stringing toolbox".

 

[linda.wald]

Lloyds, thanks for the info. I will look into it.