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Thanks Bernadette. Looking for beads and different clasps/bails is just as fun. Since I am ending my trip in Manila, I will get a pearl fix there. I have been told I am going to have the black pepper crab while I am there. I am glad you also recommend it.

Aha! I am not the only one who feels this way about callire's posts. :D I am off the hook. The strands I wanted have already sold. That was a close one.

Oh, but if I could I would get a set of the Tahitian rounds.

Trouble maker! I am trying not to spend money so I can buy pearls in Asia. I must resist.

Hello all, I am getting very excited. I leave tomorrow for a 2 week trip to Asia on business. I will be in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila. I was wondering if there are places I must hit in these cities for pearls or other regional specialites? I have been to Manila a couple of times...

Josh - Just watched the video and it was wonderfully done. And Timi did a great job telling the story. His voice fit the visuals well.

This is why I shy away from the Akoya. I am not knowledgeable enough to gauge the nacre thicknes. At least with freshwater I know what I am getting to a point. These pictures just reaffirmed to me I have a lot to learn before shopping for bead nucleated pearls. Thanks for sharing.

Bernadette - Thank you again. You always have a different perspective and offer up great ideas. I had to look up butchers knot, but that definitely looks cleaner. My question here is that by these directions you don't have free ends to work with. The needle is on one end and a pearl is on...

These pictures help but now I am questioning my own technique. 1. If you are using two strands do you really need a knotting tool? 2. I have never started with more than one pearl on the strand. How do you tie the knot between the first 2 pearls so the knot does not get too big doing it this...

What a beautiful avatar. Makes me want to visit.

It's funny. After being here and staring to knot myself I see all kinds of shoddy work. It's terrible when a friend shows you their favorite necklace they bought for a couple hundred dollars and you notice they just tied the clasp on, no french wire protecting the string. I look at them and...

Ohhhh a ruckus, count me in.

Pattye - they are stunning. I really love how they are mounted.