Does anyone know what type these are and what their value might be?

[pattye]

Moonchild,

Don't know if you're a "bow" person or not, but a length of ribbon looped through each folded end and tied can be a chic look, or use a finer ribbon and just tie in back. Does allow you to adjust the length a bit. You'd probably need a couple feet of ribbon minimum, and recommend something not too satiny and slippery that could easily untie itself. Experiment! There are pearl shorteners that can be purchased. Sometimes a brooch can be used also.

 

[moonchild]

Ohh, thanks for the great ideas Pattye! I can't wait to try out some of your ideas! Thanks so much!

 

[Alex]

Coco Chanel clearly had never licked perfumed skin. Perfume tastes horrible!

ahhhhh right, say no more then..............

 

[moonchild]

Look what I found!

Look what I found!

Just had to share this: I was browsing through an antique store, and found this pearl shortener! I think it looks fabulous on my pearls! I'm sure I will get so much more wear out of them with the option of shortening. Thank you all so much for your input!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

That is very nice! They do sell inexpensive silver pearl shorteners if you want to clasp it in back, like this one I found just buy googling (I bought one of these locally; it's hinged to open):

http://www.abeadstore.com/jewelry_findings/sterling_clasps/finding_ssf-enh-shrt

 

[moonchild]

LOL... I was just looking on EBay for silver or white gold shorteners since I usually wear silver. Thanks for showing me this one, I will check out this site for sure!

 

[Alex]

Hi MC - what a find !

so glad it all worked out for you, and you are keeping your pearls