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Hi! I’d love to start working in pearls with my knotted gemstone necklaces. Where do I start learning about searching, buying, etc? I understand the basics of discerning between real and synthetic but would love some more advice or pointers on finding some great Pearl beads to start with!

Ooo, yes! A good thought too. Thank you!

What a great technique! This is so helpful! Thank you!

It's a nice pendant she has, and I'm honored she asked me to string it for her! In terms of stringing, I plan to use the Serafil thread. I have definitely run into problems with the drill holes on some other gemstone projects (and ripping my thread..at the very end!). Some people have the...

These are great ideas! I figured the options would plentiful, but I was lacking the technical term needed for my materials search. Attached is a photo of the pendant we're looking to design with. It will likely be a gemstone necklace, but I know the gem beads will be too large for the pendant to...

you're the best!! these recommendations are so helpful! thank you for the response:-)

I'm working on a custom necklace for someone who wants a pendant of theirs on a knotted necklace that I create. When adding a pendant to a knotted pearl (or gemstone) necklace, what are the ways you can securely & safely attach the pendant? Specifically, is there a link that the pendant bail...

Good question! I wonder the same. I’ve just seen a lot of my knots get really stretched after a few uses when I’ve used single string. I’m using primarily gemstones, which vary in weight too. I’ve read that the double stringing helps to gain better control of the knots and the tightness. I’m...

Hi there! I’m very new to this community and forum, but have enjoyed the content I’ve read. Being a visual learner, I’m still having a hard time estimating how much thread is needed for a necklace with double stringing (love to have more control & tightness around beads!). I understand there are...