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What pearl colors are found naturally in nature?
asked 2 years, 8 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
Anonymous
- Eagle River, Alaska
6 answers
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answer 1
Tahitian pearls also come in various shades and intensities of gray (although they're called black pearls). One color pearls do NOT naturally come in is rich brown. Chocolate pearls are very popular and many jewelers aren't disclosing that they're dyed, which is fine if you aren't paying natural-
color pearl prices, which tend to be higher. I got this info first-hand from a jeweler who specializes in pearls.
color pearl prices, which tend to be higher. I got this info first-hand from a jeweler who specializes in pearls.
answered 6 months ago
by
woojoo
- Honolulu
answer 2
golden south seas---white akoya--peach-- peacock
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9black)
answered 2 years ago
by
beadbaby
answer 3
It really depends on the type of oyster that the pearl comes from. Akoyas tend to be on the creme-ish side, with peach or pinkish iridescence. South Sea/ Tahitian pearls can be white-ish, black, or golden (which is the rarest). These are naturally occurring colors from salt water oysters, so they're not dyed.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
by
l_m
answer 4
I agree: white pearls are off white colored pearls that have been bleached in hydrogen peroxide.
Nature creates many colors of pearls the most common being pink/peach hues and bluish/grays.
Just think of the inside of a seashell the varied colors even near black.
Those same colors are evident in natural pearls. But the more intense colors are more rare and most colored pearls are the result of bleached pearls being dyed to obtain uniform and desired coloring.
Nature creates many colors of pearls the most common being pink/peach hues and bluish/grays.
Just think of the inside of a seashell the varied colors even near black.
Those same colors are evident in natural pearls. But the more intense colors are more rare and most colored pearls are the result of bleached pearls being dyed to obtain uniform and desired coloring.
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
by
Fran
answer 5
White pearls have been bleached, usually by putting off-white pearls in the sun. Natural freshwater pearl colors are off-white, peach, pink and lavender.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
by
Anonymous2
- California
answer 6
I believe it is white and the beige/creme color that is naturally found in nature- all other colors are dyed.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
by
Christie
Question
Stringing material
Want to know wht the best string to use is. I use fishing line to string my stones
asked 2 years, 9 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
Elan
2 answers
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answer 1
I used to use fishing line as well- it is inexpensive and easy to knot - however over a period of time (and when using stones or pearls that may not be drilled smoothly)- the fishing line will form weak spots from the insides of the beads and break sometimes very easily and in a short period of time. If you would undo a bracelet or necklace you did some time ago with fishing line you will see the weak spots I speak of.
Stainless steel wire is better to use but not fun to knot and sometimes crimps fall off.
For pearls- you can also use silk cord.
Stainless steel wire is better to use but not fun to knot and sometimes crimps fall off.
For pearls- you can also use silk cord.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
by
Christie
answer 2
My favorite stringing material is Beadalon .015". If the holes in the beads are small, I use .012" or FineLine.
Fishing line would work, but may stretch with the weight of the beads, and the knots are hard to keep closed.
Fishing line would work, but may stretch with the weight of the beads, and the knots are hard to keep closed.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
by
nvb506
- Allen Park, MI
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Do pearls have to be knotted when strung?
Do pearls have to be knotted when strung? I have been stringing pearls on Soft-flex .014 but not knotting it. Will this harm the pearls because they are directly next to each other?
Thanks....Edith
Thanks....Edith
asked 2 years, 4 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
Edie
2 answers
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answer 1
Pearls do not have to be knotted. This is done so that if there is a break, you won't lose all the beads. I have used soft-flex and had no problems keeping a necklace in great shape for years. Pearls directly next to metals or other kinds of beads can be scratched, but other pearls should be ok.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
KateL
- Boston
answer 2
Real pearls are created in layers, called nacre, and they are very prone to scratching, and can be damadged by rubbing against one another. The knotting is dual-fold, to protect the necklace not only for damage, but also to save pearls, if the necklace becomes caught, or breaks. Some folks use two knots, so if it breaks, no pearls are lost, and a knot before attatching the clasp. Also, never use any cleaner on pearls, only a damp cloth, then dry, and air dry over night, before putting away in it's case.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
by
SunEagle
Question
Why should you wash and dry freshwater pearls before stringing?
asked 2 years, 2 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
Sandra
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answer 1
You want to start your project with clean pearls because you want to keep your stringing material and knots clean.
answered 1 week, 3 days ago
by
Pamela
answer 2
I believe, as it is with drilled beads, that they are not cleaned after they have been drilled. There is lots of dust and it gets in the way of stringging, it gets on your hands and dries them out, and it takes away from the luminosity. I do not know for sure.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
by
Beadin-Beth
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can i string the head dried pearls on the brown leather necklace?
asked 2 years, 9 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
Tee
1 answer
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answer 1
No. Due to the small holes in the pearls, it would be near impossible. Also, when even stringing them onto plastic line or metel wire etc., make sure it is not more than 0.5 mm wide because the holes in some pearls will not fit anything wider.
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
by
Shell2469
- Canada
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Are your pearls dyed? What colors do pearls come in naturally?
asked 2 years, 7 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
kelly
1 answer
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answer 1
Natural pearls only come in subtle shades of white, gold, pink and silver. Irradiation is a treatment used in pearls, using gamma rays, which reacts in Freshwater Pearls to darken the layers of nacre on the pearl. Any of the brightly colored pearls you see on the market are, in fact, dyed. For that reason, we always recommend you thoroughly rinse your pearls in fresh water before stringing them. Once they are strung on silk do not submerge them in water, or the silk will stretch.
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answered 2 years, 7 months ago
by
binkie
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stringing for pearl knotting
What material would you use to make a knotted pearl necklace?
asked 2 years, 7 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
thusarik
1 answer
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answer 1
Griffin 100% Silk Bead Cord is the cord of choice for many people who make knotted pearl necklaces. The cord is soft and silky and the cord can be easily knotted because the thread has the correct twist.
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answered 2 years, 7 months ago
by
Karin in Customer Service
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What are the dimensions of the large nugget pearls?
asked 2 years, 6 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
Dirk
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answer 1
The dimensions of the large nugget pearls will vary between the different pearl strands. You are welcome to contact our Customer Service department with the product codes of the particular strands that you are looking at, and we would be happy to take the measurements of that strand for you.
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answered 2 years, 5 months ago
by
Artbeads.com Customer Service Team
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Are there any .925 beads that would fit onto a troll bracelet?
asked 2 years, 6 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
Judy
1 answer
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answer 1
We cannot say with certainty that specific beads will definitely fit on a Troll bracelet, as we do not sell them and have therefore not tested with beads will fit. However, the sterling silver beads and tubes listed below have some of the largest hole sizes available. We would recommend measuring the widest part of your bracelet and comparing it to the measurements below. Please note that all measurements are approximate:
SS-RND10-CI - 3.4mm hole
SS-RND10-SD - 3.4mm hole
SS-RND10-SF - 3.4mm hole
SS-RND10-SL - 3.4mm hole
SS-RND10-SS - 3.4mm hole
SS-TUBE02 - 4.5mm hole
SS-TUBE03 - 6.4mm hole
SS-TUBE05 - 3.8mm hole
SS-TUBE06 - 3.9mm hole
5.6mm Sterling Silver Alphabet Beads - 4mm hole
SS-RND10-CI - 3.4mm hole
SS-RND10-SD - 3.4mm hole
SS-RND10-SF - 3.4mm hole
SS-RND10-SL - 3.4mm hole
SS-RND10-SS - 3.4mm hole
SS-TUBE02 - 4.5mm hole
SS-TUBE03 - 6.4mm hole
SS-TUBE05 - 3.8mm hole
SS-TUBE06 - 3.9mm hole
5.6mm Sterling Silver Alphabet Beads - 4mm hole
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answered 2 years, 5 months ago
by
Artbeads.com Customer Service Team
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What are the absolute best wire cutters for precision, up-close cuts?
asked 2 years, 4 months ago
on Freshwater Pearls
by
Anonymous
1 answer
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answer 1
TOOL-609
Used someone else's and could hardly believe how nice they are! I need to upgrade.
Used someone else's and could hardly believe how nice they are! I need to upgrade.
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answered 2 years, 3 months ago
by
Teri
