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These are my favourite necklaces. I usually wear them together. I was going to make a third, but haven't gotten to it yet. Knotted, different shaped freshwater pearls, around 6-8mm, all cream. They dress up even a casual outfit, so it looks like I have gone to lots of bother!

Hello pearl lovers. I drift in and out of this lovely forum, depending on what pearls cross my counter, and what issues I face with repairs. I own a beadshop in southern Australua, and stock a small selection of freshwater pearl strands. If its not too cheeky for a part time participant in your...

A plea to Gemgeek ... In the gimp thread, you mentioned using cones and twisting torsades ...please, please, some help here! I have often tried twisting several strands of beads, often pearls tho not always, but I have yet to discover the secret of a soft, evenly twisted and permanantly twisted...

Hello, here. I am an experienced beader and own a small shop in southern Australia (winter now). In my shop, I sell beads, but more of my time lately is spent doing jewellery repairs and custom made jewellery. This includes requests for re-knotting pearl necklaces. I have been using an awl, but...