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Pearlescence: No, I'm not asking because of pearl parties! (I am really against those kind of things!) I am asking because I have begun to really love colored akoyas and would like to add some more pieces to my collection. My favorites are those silvery-blue ones. And since I buy most of my...

They really suit you. Such pretty pearls!

Maybe the key is confidence?! (I'm working on it! :o) I have also found that avoiding bright patterned clothes when using several different pieces of jewelry (and a watch) makes the whole look less OTT. But I am a bit hesitant of combining different colored metals and too much jewelry at once. I...

Yeah, I would also be reluctant to wear pearls right next to something made of metal (like a watch or a metal bracelet), but I have seen many people doing so. Maybe it would be less risky if its freshwater pearls, since they are all nacre.. but I'm still not convinced that it would be a good idea

So I am a bit confused when it comes to pearls (specifically akoyas) that aren't a natural color. If I have understood things right, then there are more than one way that they might be treated to obtain a certain color? What type of methods are being used, and how does one discern which pearl...

So I was wondering if you guys have some advice on how to pull off wearing both pearl jewelry and a nice watch, without looking like an overly decorated Christmas tree. When is it too much? (And is there such a thing as "too much"?!) I would like to comfortably wear a pearl necklace and some...

Thank you! I had my husband help me when I rearranged them, it felt much better having two sets of eyes deciding which pearl to go where!

Yeah I know! I actually zoomed in on the pictures before I posted them to see how much of me that was visible :D

Oh, thank you! It was slightly too long for my liking before I restrung it but now it feels just right. I think larger pearls are best worn short, not only because they look great that way but mainly because they otherwise might put a strain on the neck. I´ve also come to the conclusion that I...

The sun decided to come out for a while today so I tried to get some better photos. I was trying to get a close up of my knotting, but I don't know how well i succeeded. Oh, and I took one glamour shot too! ;)

Ok, so I finished restringing and reorganizing this necklace and I think it turned out great. I decided to change the clasp. I think this one complements the pearls natural color better. Here are some pictures, sorry if they are a bit dark and blurry (complete lack of daylight at the moment).

Mrsadm: Thanks! Lots of helpful information!

So far I've been stringing my pearls temporarily on thread so I can wash them properly, but I think I just might look in to those boards with lids. They sound practical!

I decided to bring out my tape measure to look more closely on their size (I have not measured them myself before, it was the pawn shop owner who had marked them as 10-13mm) and it looks like they might be slightly larger than expected. But I will buy me a caliper so I can be sure. Just...

Oh, that's interesting! Will be sure to look in to that!

Yes, pawn shops can hold such great bargains. I've made at least one or two really great finds over the years! And I will sure post pictures when I'm done restringing them :)

Oh thank you! It is definitely not as bad as I first thought it would be. The double thread method is super easy, however I prefer one thread tweezer method since it's easier to choose thread size and it works well even for pearls with really tiny drill holes. I think any of those YouTube...

I have everything you mention BWeaves, except I use high performance thread from Griffin instead of beaders secret. It is more readily available here in Scandinavia and I think it works really well. I do use one of those grey pearl trays, the are great for laying out and planning project...

Thank you! This will be the first time I rearrange a graduated strand so I am a bit nervous, but it shouldn't be too bad since there aren't that many pearls. Would not want to try it with a classic graduated strand that has lots of tiny pearls. Just the thought of accidentally knocking the tray...

Yup, I've been experiencing the same glitches and slow loading of pages. But now I can at least view my photos in this post and some of the photos in other threads. Oh well, hope it is soon back to normal. I really like hanging out in this forum. Haven't been posting much as of yet, but I have...