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Serafil is sold on large spools as a commercial product, for upholstery and leather goods and such. Perhaps do an internet search "buy Serafil in Australia" and see where that leads. It's not easy to find at retail in the US and the smaller amount of carded thread works for many beaders. If...

Beck83, Just to verify, you are using Beaders Secret from Australia? Some years ago, Bernadette and I were both selling Serafil thread under the "Beaders Secret" brand. It looks to me like your thread may be from a different manufacturer and plyed from shorter pieces of fiber that "fluff up"...

Thanks for sharing this info, Pearl-love! Wow!! Guess I need to raise my stringing prices! The shipping fee would include insurance, so a decent price there.

Ageofsolarium, that's so very unfortunate! Have you already checked at NAJA? It appears some specialize in antique jewelry and you may need multiple people with specialties in the varied materials. What area of the US are you in?

So many great suggestions here. You might also check RubyLane.com for comparables. They usually have a selection of vintage Mikimoto pieces for sale.

Jeg, oh, wow! I could move to Tucson just for these sunsets! Have a blast! I know you will!! Remembering my one and only amazing time 16yrs ago(?) meeting the awesome PG online gang in person, Jeremy, Caitlin, Blaire, Josh Humbert, Sarah Canizzaro and many others!

Excellent color choice, BWeaves! These purple pearls are so special! I'm excited for you to model them! It's always an absolute pleasure to supply thread for Hisano's projects! And I grin when I see so many of you here wearing Kamoka strands I've knotted.

Seems like we're hearing that the prices will stay higher this year. Soon reports from the Tucson Gem Show will begin and we'll have very current information about pearl prices and more!

What a pleasure to revisit this thread about pipis, MSC, and I'm happy for you to have a few more! Amazing colors!

Congratulations on choosing a beautiful necklace, Analyntiu! The long strand is so very interesting with the multicolors. I agree with the others, versatile, gorgeous and you look lovely in it!

Yes, combine strands! There are already variations of color and imo, it appears they will look fine mixed. I prefer some color variation.You will be able to set aside any damaged pearls and still have a long lovely strand.

Thanks so much for sharing, Cam! Well done!!

These look like freshwater pearls to me. An 8mm clasp would be rather small for a necklace with pearls this size. What is the sellers return policy? Is this a necklace you would wear often and enjoy? Or was the seller indicating it was a terrific bargain?

Delightful souvenirs, Jeg, useful and beautiful! I'm so looking forward to seeing the earrings on you!

All so beautiful, Jeg! Thank you!

Very cool, StevieBoy! What a great gift and belated HBD! King Neptune!

Diamonds, why do you say this doesn't appear authentic?

Beautiful scenery, Jeg, and definitely an adventure! Thanks so much for taking us along with you in spirit!

I've never seen wax seals like this before; thanks very much for the photos!

Here is some useful information about vintage Mikimoto pearls : It appears to me this strand has been restrung with Griffin silk and knotted between each pearl, giving a rather heavy look. Originally only the few end pearls would have had knots between and double thread would have been used...