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Hello Beth, I've cut apart pieces strung on Powerpro with no problems at all. It was surprisingly easy; I use a very sharp bladed pair of nippers.

:D:D Which is precisely why I prefer ropes .........:D Wendy, Those earrings are stunning. Thanks for posting the pics. Jiazzi.

Nerida, Thank you ! :) Your comment says it all about me..... I just can't help myself; symmetry rules my work. I adore Caitlin's Potpourri rope, and it has inspired many of my ropes, but as a rule I just have to arrange the pearls symmetrically..... Cathy, I don't have a photo., but I did...

This is a 41 inch rope of white and dyed black f.w.'s and South Sea pearls. The f.w.'s are 6mm. - 7mm. and the South Seas are 9mm. - 10mm. And thanks Boo and Nerida - yours are fabulous. :)

Gosh ! Both pendants are absolutely beautiful !

Hi Cathy, I have several ropes of graduated pearls, and always graduate them largest at the centre to smallest at the ends (out of habit). From memory, I think the largest size difference is 2mm. - 3mm. I've not found that they look odd when wrapping them two or three times.... Sometimes I...

Thanks for the photos. Sheryl and Sarah, Gorgeous pearls..... And it's great to read of your get together. How on earth did you manage to break it up ? :)

Yes, congrats. from me, too, Wendy. Nice work ! :)

Hi Pearl_goddess, Welcome to the forum. :) I've bought untreated akoyas from PearlParadise and am delighted with them. So delighted that I bought more recently when they had some. http://www.pearlparadise.com/ I'm not sure if any other vendors here have some, so it might be worth emailing them.

Welcome to the forum, Pearlie, Uh oh, another NCN about to slide.....:D

Welcome to the forum Tamlin. You could always look for another strand of (used) Mikis - similar size pearls - and string them all into one long rope..... Or wear your princess necklace as it is together with other pearl necklaces of varying lengths. (Trust me, you will acquire more pearl...

Congrats. Elisa on your success. And the ring is beautiful - looks to be in good condition too. :)

Wow ! Would you look at those colours!

I've bought several times from this ebay seller and can vouch for his honesty and integrity. His service was absolutely first class and the one time I had a problem - not the seller's fault - he bent over backwards to help me out.

Hi Isi, Welcome to the forum. :) I'm not knowledeable enough to answer your question, but I'm sure someone who is will be along soon. It is a gorgeous pendant, and I love the setting.

Hi Borah, Glad you are pleased with the Powerpro. All your pieces are lovely, but, oh, the pink rope is fabulous ! Boy, do I adore ropes.....:)

Good Heavens ! I just looked back through all the previous posts (last time I looked the photos. weren't there). Wow ! to all of you - your pearls and photos. are gorgeous. Steve, the larger pearls are fabulous on your wife. Boo, I love the sapphires and the pendant on yours....

Wow ! Lovely pearls, allsaint. Thanks for the photos. and welcome to the forum.....:)

Oh my, The lady is absolutely stunning. And phew ! would you look at that necklace...... Oh yes, she does indeed have STYLE. :)