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No, I just make sure that the loops are soldered shut before I purchase. Usually all it takes is an email question to the vendor! PD makes a good point about the loops reducing the strain on the clasp. On some of my necklaces and bracelets I'll add a safety chain if I'm serious about wanting...

Sometimes clasps come with thinner gauge wire attachment loops, sometimes those loops aren't even soldered together. The times I've had breaks, it was because of that, so I'm just aware of that when I buy clasps these days. Learned the hard way ;)

I've used both beading wire and thread in the past. I prefer thread with knots on longer strands, I think the drape is nicer looking on longer strands and knots between each pearl keep them secure should a break occur. It's more likely, were your MIL to say trip and snag the strand on something...

That's a great idea - thank you for suggesting it!

I know this has been posted elsewhere (but I cannot find where, even with search terms), so I thought I'd post an inquiry here for easier reference. I need to remove some leftover marker marks from some pearls I drilled. The marks are pretty small. I cannot recall if you can use Acetone (pure...

Very nice, Seaurchin! I love the extender idea as well. All you need is a pair of earrings to go with ;)

LOL Walter is the best!

love those strands Purr, esp the GSSP harvest!

I was dying over the keshi strands, so I hope some of the folks here got them (and post photos)!

My grandma had some similar strands as the mystery one that are imitation.

Yes, this would tell a lot. In the first photo the stones look like glass, but in the bottom left photo they look more like polki diamonds. I have seen plenty of costume reproduction kundan jewelry, so one thing you could do is have the metal content tested. That is easy and most jewelry stores...

Whoa! What a set of strands!

To my eye, the pearls appear to be freshwater pearls.

lolololololol

Agreed on men wearing pearls, perfection!

That all looks very delicious! Glad you all got back safely!

That purple case, battah - SWOON!!

I love the orbit clasps for a finished look on bracelets. Also fishhooks. I love antique fishhooks, many many pretty ones!

I can't stand either toggles or hook and eye clasp systems - both come undone on me, whether necklace or bracelet. I may be an outlier though since my daily life is pretty active and outdoorsy.

Please do and post photos!!