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I bought some roundish to baroque 10-11mm, and smaller drops (maybe 9x11mm). I'd been told they were bead nucleated, but as I hadn't read anything about them wasn't 100% sure until I whacked a couple with a hammer (it took a lot of whacks). Bead nucleus in the two I cracked open were both 6mm...

I suppose you could order a strand of each and see; treat it as research. The photos are certainly lovely and prices good. Shipping seems fair.

I had to restring the necklaces I did early on. It could be just a matter of practice, though I thought it was the silk I was using when I started. I was buying it in Australia.. not much choice. When they ran out I looked farther afield and bought from Stachura in the US. I preferred the brand...

I pull it up against the pearl; often I do the knot twice, depends on the size of the pearl and how snug the silk is in the drill hole. I also let the weight of the unknotted pearls pull on the silk as I work.

I use a single strand of the thickest silk I can get through a pearl twice. (I use Guderbrod, and have it in FF (thickest), F, E and D. I use FF and F the most often. Also use the very finest needle I can find. I place a bead buddy on the end of the silk, thread on all the pearls,(which I've...

When I started knotting I remember feeling as if I had two left hands. The only way to remedy that is to .... wait for it.. practice, practice, practice lol. Starting with bracelet length is a GREAT idea! I wish I'd though of that when I was starting (would have been less to CUT UP when I had to...

I like Thread Heaven, but I really only use it occasionally, to ease a needle through pearls when they are a tight fit. When I need it I just run the eye of the needle and surrounding thread over the little block. If Thread Heaven doesn't help then I need to go down a size in the silk thread. Cathy

If the thread thickness is working for your pearls you could try thicker gimp, or, instead, what about if the last 3 pearls you leave 2 threads dangling and only put 2 threads though the pearls, put on the gimp, the clasp, and come back through the pearls then knot off where you left the...

KEEP ME! KEEP ME!!

My husband is an accountant.. his motto: "don't keep the merchandise" How silly is THAT!!! I ignore him! lol Some pearls speak to me so how can I let them go?

Better just to keep quiet and he will think it's normal to have lots of pearls! lol

WOW! They are all fabulous Suzanne! The photos are excellent. I drooled over every single piece. The only thing I can think to ask for would be lengths of necklaces and bracelet Cathy

I do NOW!! lololol

LOLOL... I'm testing a LOT!! I did have them hanging on the wardrobe door, but that made it a bit too obvious how many I had; now some are in silk pouches and the ones I wear most are piled in a pretty bowl on my bedside table. Not quite as obvious just how many there are. Of course us 'pearl...

Peanut or Devotion pearls drilled through the middle are very satisfying to string. I've also had double keshi cfwp drilled the same way.

Are these the pearls you have for yourself?. You're lagging (snigger). I've got a disgustingly big pile. Better not point it out to my husband, heh heh.

WOW! I love the 6 strand one!!

Red Koi Boy is very well, he's enjoying the tropics, but if it gets much more humid he'll have to stay home

I'm sorry sweet Drucilla, your wishlist is stored in your own computer. The links to them are http://www.catherinecardellinipearls.com/?moreinfo=557 and http://www.catherinecardellinipearls.com/?moreinfo=112 You are a darling girl, I'm so glad you're enjoying them :o) Cathy

I've been calling these double baroques, but I like Devotion Pearls, nice idea. The last couple of lots I got had lots of variation.. pointy bits and strange additions. I decided they were rebels! Cathy