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Thanks again everyone and, yes, I had a great weekend, Nerida :D

Well, the pearl has been fixed. The jeweller that Nerida kindly help me locate designed the new bail to resemble a scallop shell -- I've attached a photo for you to see his handiwork :cool: Thanks for the help everyone. It is much appreciated. - Tija

Thanks Nerida for getting back. Let's hope we can find someone suitable in Queensland who can do the job -- I've sent you a PM.

Thanks everyone for your helpful replies. I'm not even going to attempt repairing the pearl myself -- I have zero experience. So, considering what Jeremy has said about the delicacy of Akoya pearls, I think the laser welder is the best choice (as he also agreed). I guess Attack would be the...

I know I'm probably being a pain, it's just that I don't want to damage the pearl... Is there any long-term effect on the pearl when using any of the methods mentioned in that thread -- boiling water, microwaving and using the attack adhesive remover? Does it damage the nacre at all? I really...

Well, as I mentioned in my first post, the pearl is pre '70s -- not entirely sure on a specific date. As for the gold wearing out... for the life of the pendant I had a habit of running it up and down the chain. Now that I've worn it out, I know not to do that ;) Anyway, I think I'd feel a bit...

Thanks, and yes -- by chance, it decided to break as I bent down, so I heard it when it fell. The pearl is fairly small -- about 8mm -- and the bail is probably about half that. Is this small enough, do you think? I've marked a part of what you said in blue... I'm going to guess this is...

Sorry -- here are a couple of photos. Apologies for the not-great-quality...

Hi I'm hoping to get some input in regards to a Mikimoto pearl I have... The gold of the bail has worn out, which means I can no longer wear it. I'm hoping there's some way a jeweller can fix the bail without actually replacing the bail itself, as I don't want the pearl damaged. (I live in...