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    Stringing loose pearls, need to find quality clasps / findings

    Thanks, Thanks, Thanks to all! Between your recommendations and the previous threads on this subject, I have found more than enough selections! I really love the pearl cages! Thanks again! Val.
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    Stringing loose pearls, need to find quality clasps / findings

    Hi, I've decided to string s lot of akoyas I was able to purchase at a great price. I have some experience with knotting and stringing beads, so i don't think I'll have problems there. But I would like to find a good source or two for high quality clasps (18k w/ stones). I have seem some from...
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    Mix/match from different online retailers?

    Mix and match Mix and match I didn't mind at all, and in fact I peeked at those lavender beauties as well. Nicely done! I am still undecided on my approach in getting the earrings from one vendor to match a strand from another. I do believe I will just try to come clean with PP, call them...
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    Mix/match from different online retailers?

    Hi all, I would love your advise on something. I am getting ready to take another pearl plunge (giddy, I know!). I have been reading up on the various online retailers for akoya here and elsewhere. The issue is this. I am leaning heavily toward PP for the strand, but i need a 20", and they seem...
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    Real or Fake?

    fake or real fake or real Thanks Becca, and yes it would be wonderful to see a few more known Miki clasps posted. The asymetry, it is my understanding is a mark of genuineness, as another person replied. This is why I posted the clasp and the question... because this logo on the clasp is...
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    Real or Fake?

    the pearls themselves look decent, but what about this clasp? http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae179/valleypeach/5e3c6f1c.jpg thanks for helping!
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    What is this hallmark?

    AI = Assael International? AI = Assael International? Hi Bacca, Thanks so much for the link to the trademark database, it was a big help. from your response I gathered you were not sure of the letters in the circle, and neither am I. It could be AI, or it ccould be AL, although there is not...
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    What is this hallmark?

    Hi, I purchased these akoya pearls in the 90s and gave them to my daughter on her wedding day. Now I'd like a new set for myself. This is a piceture of the back of the clasp, I can also upload a pic of the front if needed. the earring in the photo was something I also purchased at the same...
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