Hello, I hope that this is the right place to ask about this. I bought this with my wife with the idea of restoring it but it's been years and we haven't found where to send it. I'm hoping someone here can recommend somebody with the patience (and eyes) for the job. My wife loves it but can't even try it on as is. Apologies for the terrible picture but I couldn't get it to shoot without the flash.
Antique seed pearl necklace restoration
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Lady_Disdain
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That is beautiful.
The one name that comes to my mind is Jane Theis, in Philadelphia. I think she has restored similar pieces. If she doesn`t do it, she knows everyone in Philadelphia`s Jeweller`s Row and will probably know who can help you.
Look her up on Facebook and send her my greetings
The one name that comes to my mind is Jane Theis, in Philadelphia. I think she has restored similar pieces. If she doesn`t do it, she knows everyone in Philadelphia`s Jeweller`s Row and will probably know who can help you.
Look her up on Facebook and send her my greetings
JerseyPearl
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Wow, what an incredible piece! And in the original box.
Lady_D: good to know a contact who does this type of restoration work.
Lady_D: good to know a contact who does this type of restoration work.
BeadersSecret
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Beautiful necklace, there are a lot of top notch seed beaders in the U.S , perhaps looking into a bead society to find one to repair
Your necklace.
Your necklace.
2thdktr
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I googled your info and came up with a name of a Marina Feldman in CA. marina@marinaj.com
If you email her a picture and note perhaps she can help you.
I would suggest trying to get a better picture. You are able to turn off your flash on your camera on the settings if it's a phone camera.
If not, I know there is a jeweler's building ( at least there used to be when I lived there) downtown Boston. Someone there may be able to steer you in the right direction
If you email her a picture and note perhaps she can help you.
I would suggest trying to get a better picture. You are able to turn off your flash on your camera on the settings if it's a phone camera.
If not, I know there is a jeweler's building ( at least there used to be when I lived there) downtown Boston. Someone there may be able to steer you in the right direction
BeadersSecret
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A very clever member here made a antique reproduction seed pearl piece from scratch.
I don’t know if she is still active but you could try contacting her to see if she would be interested in your repair of your necklace.
Another thought is the Bead and Button magazine, they hold a large bead show every year and hold competitions in Seed Beading.
Perhaps show them a picture, hopefully they could put you on the right track.
Recreating an antique seed pearl piece
While cruising eBay one night I came across, and fell in love with, a Victorian seed pearl jewelry set. The $1100 USD it sold for is rather out of my price range, but as I have some skill with beading and wirework I thought I should be able to make a similar piece instead. My main problem is...
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I don’t know if she is still active but you could try contacting her to see if she would be interested in your repair of your necklace.
Another thought is the Bead and Button magazine, they hold a large bead show every year and hold competitions in Seed Beading.
Perhaps show them a picture, hopefully they could put you on the right track.
