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Question for Linea Pearl owners who have experience modifying jewelry

LauraL — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:54:03 GMT

I love Louis' pearls and would like the new colors but find I don't where the ones I have often enough due to the weight of the 72". I am a Lineaputian so was wondering how tough would it be to take the necklaces and make several shorter necklaces? Each pearl is individually knotted so I thought it might be doable but how do you add on the findings or would I need to completely redo the necklace?

Thanks

Laura

Re: Question for Linea Pearl owners who have experience modifying jewelry

depglass — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:14:01 GMT

I don't have a clue, but do you have a bead shop in your city? These people tend to be very helpful and probably have the findings you need. Jewelry stores in our area charge an arm and a leg to redo pearls.

Re: Question for Linea Pearl owners who have experience modifying jewelry

diamondscribe — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:19:19 GMT

I actually buy two strands of his pearls when I find a color that I want more of. The second strand I cut into pieces - one shorter single strand at 30", three 8" strands that I make into a triple-row bracelet, and I take 4 pearls and work them into earrings (One pearl as stud and one pearl as drop on each earring).

What you will need to use to make a shorter strand is some jewelers cement (although E6000 from a craft store will work) and some "clamshell" bead tip/knit covers that you can order from Amazon. Over the end that remains with an exposed knot (after you cut off the discard length) you glue some jewelers cement inside one cup of the clamshell and press it closed over the knot. Then you can reattach the jump ring that came with the connection on the necklace. Link to Sterling Silver Clamshell Bead Tip. I haven't found a gunmetal one yet. You may need to go to a jewelers supply company like RioGrande.com for the specialty colors.

Re: Question for Linea Pearl owners who have experience modifying jewelry

WNYgal — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:26:36 GMT

On 1/14/2014 diamondscribe said:
I actually buy two strands of his pearls when I find a color that I want more of. The second strand I cut into pieces - one shorter single strand at 30", three 8" strands that I make into a triple-row bracelet, and I take 4 pearls and work them into earrings (One pearl as stud and one pearl as drop on each earring).

What you will need to use to make a shorter strand is some jewelers cement (although E6000 from a craft store will work) and some "clamshell" bead tip/knit covers that you can order from Amazon. Over the end that remains with an exposed knot (after you cut off the discard length) you glue some jewelers cement inside one cup of the clamshell and press it closed over the knot. Then you can reattach the jump ring that came with the connection on the necklace. Link to Sterling Silver Clamshell Bead Tip. I haven't found a gunmetal one yet. You may need to go to a jewelers supply company like RioGrande.com for the specialty colors.

You should do a youtube demo for all the Linea aficionados, diamondscribe. Talk about helpful!

Re: Question for Linea Pearl owners who have experience modifying jewelry

NaturalBornWoman — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:39:59 GMT

How-To attach clasp to knotted pearls!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUCBCvF0E4

(It's so easy - especially after watching someone do it!)

HTH - Good Luck

Re: Question for Linea Pearl owners who have experience modifying jewelry

WNYgal — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:43:08 GMT

See? Everything's on youtube!

Re: Question for Linea Pearl owners who have experience modifying jewelry

LauraL — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:04:26 GMT

Thanks ladies. I will give it a try. Laura