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Absolutely beautilful pearl - the ring is gorgeous and I'm glad you were able to fix it !

Wonderful collection and the lustre on those WSS is beautiful ! I do love circles !

Well that was extremely lucky to have found the pearl !! I use the AronAlpha . As noted but sure to clean the peg really well and then wash it well to remove the solvent. I take a file and just rough it up a bit as well . I also take a drill bit ( or a needle) and just scratch the inside...

I agree , the Continental strand is nicer !

jeg - those Akoya are just gorgeous !!~ What size are they ?

Now that's a lot of teeny pearls !

Wow too much pearl fabulousness to mention !! The Kamoka ring - wowser ! Everything jeg ... is amazing ! ( but that chunky GSS baroque ... yum) Wishing everyone the best - been out of action with Covid... finally caught me ! I've been NOvid for years.. not anymore ! But all the pearly...

Just to speak briefly to the 'natural ' colour of Edison pearls . It's really only quite recently that it's become general knowledge that some of the pearls have been enhanced. Apparently it's the dark purple and the deep raspberry that are the most subject to fading. So many sellers believe...

Im sure you can order some from the Japanese pearl companies . Takahashi on IG can usually find small pearls for jobs like this.. where are you located? You don't want to spend a fortune on shipping if you just need a couple of tiny pearls. They look to be a soft white so maybe a cream shade or...

They don't look like Mabe but they could be pearls that have a very flat base. I've got some baroque freshwater beauties that are almost dead flat with a high dome .

Good Idea JP ! Graym- I agree that you wouldn't want to go smaller than 8mm for a strand. PP has a pink 8-8.5 Freshwater strand for $350 ?

It does look like they used long head pins to wrap onto the chain that runs behind them. But there are a few that look like they might be glued to each other - this would help stabilise the cluster.

I've not tried it but someone at a show told me that a phone flashlight can work as well lol I'll have to try it now that I've remembered that. Jeremy....that ring.....holy moly !

jeg - love that strand ! I used to use Spinel quite a bit in pieces - lovely substitute for black diamonds :) And I love that top ! You have the best linen ! And those colourful tahitians ! ooooh la la 86C - those crosses are stunning !!

It certainly seems like they were reworked into a double strand - that said it would be a good idea to get them cleaned and reknotted if it hasn't been done for years. It's very pretty ! Keep an eye out for a loose Miki clasp.. your mum might have saved it .

I'm so far behind on this thread !! AzFly - wonderful to see you and sorry you've been suffering post Covid issues. But you have all those beautiful pearls to lift your spirits . And I love Gold and White combos !! 86C - those FIJI ... ooo la la ! Where did you find those ...

Definitely keep that clasp !! Pearls... meh?

Oh those are really lovely ! I agree , baroque Akoya and really nice looking !

Well that's a good find and a wonderful colour !! Enjoy !

Oh dear and nice circle ones too ! I must admit that I've never had this issue with any pearls but as Patty mentioned the Peroxide rinse is what I'd heard of.... must have been a stronger solution than you used before. I'm so sorry to hear that your pearls are ruined. Good luck - perhaps...