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Talulla did you figure out something? There are several Vintage jewelry supply shops that have fishhooks...you would need to know the dimensions. Some are interchangable, some not.

Wow! That is going to be amazing!!!

linda.wald Can you post a sneak peek of what you have done so far?

I have a very vintage string of JET beads that I am wanting to string with pearls....I know that it is not antique correct, I just love the thought. (No way most Victorians could have pearls and JET or would even try.) Might string each, but wear together. Hmmm pondering

Thank you linda.wald. Oh, so excited to see this new necklace!!!! I am certainly trying to figure out what I would like and what would work and your necklaces give me such great ideas!

I saw that...yet, I get vintage beaded necklaces that are 30-70 years old on string that is unbroken. Wonder if the knotting is abraded by the glass /stone beads and they break because there is a knot there? If so, I wonder if I could use a seed bead on either side of the stone and knots...

This is so interesting...even older people buy new pearls. My grandmother got herself a set of amazing freshwater rice pearls with a cameo and diamond clasp when she was 85. She only had faux pearls before then. It also reminds me of a recent article on how Mr Astor (It think it was him)...

Knotting Pearls or stones or glass: Is it really that different? I am self taught (with a little of Grandma's help and advice) I have strung many vintage necklaces and pearls. Some knotting (but I usually do it once or twice a year, so I am out of practice) but I usually have had mostly pearls...

linda.wald Love your necklaces...how do you decide which "string" to use. Do some of those stones have rough edges or do you make sure they are smooth? I have usually strung stone necklaces.. (never had a problem)....but recently heard that glass and stone should always be on wire, not...