Watch bracelet

[Wednesday]

So, I got a Mikimoto clasp for a double strand on eBay because I couldn’t resist. I had planned to restring two single vintage Mikimoto strands as a double strand necklace. But I started to think maybe that wasn’t the best idea- I wouldn’t want to pass them off as something they aren’t. They’re very nice pearls but they’re not the highest Mikimoto quality. They’re from the 40s and 50s, graduated strands.
Anyway, I decided to use the clasp for something that is obviously not pretending to be a Mikimoto piece- I matched it up with some cute little pearls and an Edwardian cocktail watch.

Only thing I’m not thrilled with is the gimp wire- I got a new supply and it didn’t bend and pull in like the old kind. It’s too stiff- I need to get another type and try again. But in principle, I like how it looks.

 

[lary007]

That's fantastic! I am a lover of making old things new again. Well done.

 

[BWeaves]

I love it!!!!

I get my French wire / gimp from Pattye Saab (of Serafil / Beaders Secret fame) on Etsy. I like her French wire the best of all I've tried, and she has it in several colors. I also love her beading needles. Oh, I just love her.

 

[CortezPearls]

Loved the way you repurposed this watch! Unique!

 

[Wednesday]

That's fantastic! I am a lover of making old things new again. Well done.

Thank you!

 

[Wednesday]

I love it!!!!

I get my French wire / gimp from Pattye Saab (of Serafil / Beaders Secret fame) on Etsy. I like her French wire the best of all I've tried, and she has it in several colors. I also love her beading needles. Oh, I just love her.

Thanks for the recommendation- I see some very fine gimp wire there, looks ideal!

 

[Wednesday]

Loved the way you repurposed this watch! Unique!

Thank you! But it’s not going to be unique for long, because i have a small collection of watches like this and let’s face it, too many strands of vintage pearls, so…

 

[lisa c]

oh, oh, oh that’s absolutely breathtaking!

 

[CatMom]

So, I got a Mikimoto clasp for a double strand on eBay because I couldn’t resist. I had planned to restring two single vintage Mikimoto strands as a double strand necklace. But I started to think maybe that wasn’t the best idea- I wouldn’t want to pass them off as something they aren’t. They’re very nice pearls but they’re not the highest Mikimoto quality. They’re from the 40s and 50s, graduated strands.
Anyway, I decided to use the clasp for something that is obviously not pretending to be a Mikimoto piece- I matched it up with some cute little pearls and an Edwardian cocktail watch.

Only thing I’m not thrilled with is the gimp wire- I got a new supply and it didn’t bend and pull in like the old kind. It’s too stiff- I need to get another type and try again. But in principle, I like how it looks.View attachment 469832View attachment 469833

Oh that's gorgeous! I love everything about it.

 

[Wednesday]

oh, oh, oh that’s absolutely breathtaking!

Thank you! I’m really happy with it

 

[Wednesday]

Oh that's gorgeous! I love everything about it.

Aw, thank you!