tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post6261111399164206484..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Pearls: Cecily's projectDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-56173662233578948872015-03-30T12:51:46.356-04:002015-03-30T12:51:46.356-04:00Anon@9:44: I believe you are speaking of "wor...Anon@9:44: I believe you are speaking of "worth" in the sense of sentimental value, and I agree. I keep odd little things, such as my mother's pincushion or my Dad's glasses case. Of no tangible value, but special to me. Still, I would do something, such as frame them in a shadowbox, perhaps in front of a photo, or with other mementos of the original owner, rather than stick them in a drawer.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50522160307508028742015-03-30T09:44:56.654-04:002015-03-30T09:44:56.654-04:00You've kept them all this time as is, why not ...You've kept them all this time as is, why not hang on to them? I'm sure they don't take up much space. Just because they aren't actually pearls doesn't mean that they are worthless. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-60468766659936859892015-02-07T16:49:05.400-05:002015-02-07T16:49:05.400-05:00You know, those pearls remind me of an Etsy shop I...You know, those pearls remind me of an Etsy shop I saw the other day. Here's the link; <br />https://www.etsy.com/listing/176416397/tricolor-continuous-fresh-water-pearl?ref=shop_home_active_19<br /><br />I spent quite a bit of time browsing ;)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493487266646823709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-71200216537275231182015-02-07T12:21:26.477-05:002015-02-07T12:21:26.477-05:00I have been putting off for months going through t...I have been putting off for months going through the jewelry and making keep or melt down decisions. And I still have to make a decision on what to do with the pearls from China. I am just not confident in my jeweler to do what I want at this time. Gonna pull that stuff out of the safe and start going through it this afternoon. <br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration. fmcgmccllchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184250774341700041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-76552569776013637722015-02-07T05:19:30.665-05:002015-02-07T05:19:30.665-05:00Many thanks for your thoughtful response, Duchesse...Many thanks for your thoughtful response, Duchesse. As I have no craft skills, the thrift shop will probably get them. (My local one doesn't seem to be at all choosy.) The vintage fabric items of hers that came to me, I still wear with pleasure: several cashmeres (we lived in cold places) and a long straight Burberry.Cla(i)renoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-54240162711227215862015-02-06T08:22:33.097-05:002015-02-06T08:22:33.097-05:00LPC: A bracelet is an excellent reno strategy; how...LPC: A bracelet is an excellent reno strategy; however, Cecily said she wanted to "keep the essence" so a necklace was her preference. She would have to add pearls for a three-strand bracelet<br /><br />Cla(i)re: Sorry to say, you might not find an appreciative taker even in a thrift, for patchy, yellow imitation pearls. <br /><br />You can keep them intact as a sentimental object; I see them framed, hanging against vintage fabric (perhaps also from your mother?), or displayed in a 'memory box' type frame. The yellowing and patchiness will look simply 'antique'. <br /><br />Or you could take the non-patchy pearls and <br />1. Sew them on a boudoir pillow or satin lingerie bag<br />2. String ten or twelve with a charm on the bottom, to use as a bookmark<br />3. If you celebrate Christmas, buy a fabric tree ornament and sew them all over it <br />2. Add them to a memory quilt- or any project that is beaded.<br /><br />For all of these effects, you will need a bead needle and, if subject to any wear, use powerpro or similar beader's thread.<br /><br />For the projects above, treat the pearls as beads, not as pearls.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-73135941918569924852015-02-06T04:18:03.494-05:002015-02-06T04:18:03.494-05:00What on earth can I do with my mother's pearls...What on earth can I do with my mother's pearls that turn out to be not real pearls? It's a double strand, unevenly yellowed, not the heirloom I always thought it was when i was a child. Probably dates from the late 30s or early 40s. I'm reluctant to just donate it to the thrift shop, because it reminds me so much of her.Cla(i)renoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-17665538664274434582015-02-05T23:42:59.158-05:002015-02-05T23:42:59.158-05:00Oh gosh. So gorgeous. I love those holder thingies...Oh gosh. So gorgeous. I love those holder thingies around the big pearl, now I forgot what you called them! One more suggestion for that demure neckstrand, make it into a supremely elegant 3-strand bracelet with spacers. To die for.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-48987837284944057162015-02-05T19:12:46.886-05:002015-02-05T19:12:46.886-05:00Carolyn: The credit goes to the client and her jew...Carolyn: The credit goes to the client and her jeweler!<br /><br />Liz: Now you know I am going to beg for a photo when you make that, as well as for your lariats!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-88823751932302268462015-02-05T18:57:15.444-05:002015-02-05T18:57:15.444-05:00Love pearls. Am going to make that knotted and mix...Love pearls. Am going to make that knotted and mixed rope for myself. Have been incorporating coloured and freshwater pearls into lariats, as live in the Southwest. <br />Thank you for the inspiration, and also, the hair looks great. Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51973031034823619672015-02-05T18:06:30.855-05:002015-02-05T18:06:30.855-05:00What a great idea. Duchesse - you are an inspirat...What a great idea. Duchesse - you are an inspiration!Carolyn from Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989957616635211698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-1132701505850752422015-02-05T16:09:29.752-05:002015-02-05T16:09:29.752-05:00Kristien: Wonderful! "Turning out well" ...Kristien: Wonderful! "Turning out well" means specificity in your ideas, and a jeweler who can execute the design. Note that Cicely says there were a number of meetings and playing with options. <br /><br />If you cannot find one locally, perhaps readers or I can suggest jewelers. You can work very successfully these days via Skype or even by exchanging photos and talking. It has to be done right.<br /><br />I have never had a project not turn out, once I found jewelers who cared and had expert technical skills.<br /><br />Brooches, depending on size, can also be made into rings, bracelets (the brooch can be applied to a wide cuff, for example) or clasps for another style of bracelet or (yes, you should expect this) pearls. <br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91681852669217376952015-02-05T15:07:25.505-05:002015-02-05T15:07:25.505-05:00I am inspired to take a beloved brooch from the 19...I am inspired to take a beloved brooch from the 1960's and give it a second life as a pendant. I simply don't wear brooches anymore. If I am able to locate someone here who can do this and if it turns out well, I will send you a picture. Thank you for the inspiration.Kristien62https://www.blogger.com/profile/04141776821818167047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-60661453268558523592015-02-05T14:52:16.928-05:002015-02-05T14:52:16.928-05:00Janice: I just love it when readers are willing to...Janice: I just love it when readers are willing to share their projects!<br /><br />LauraH: The improvement is dramatic, and well worth the price.<br /><br />hostess: Precious gem beads (versus faceted cuts) are comparatively reasonable.<br /><br />Francie: Ooooh, would you please let us see that? Sounds fascinating, and also a very minor job as pearls need to be restrung periodically anyway.<br /><br /><br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-39101747095927198502015-02-05T14:18:44.182-05:002015-02-05T14:18:44.182-05:00This is great! You have given me an idea to repla...This is great! You have given me an idea to replace a clasp on a pearl necklace with a vintage jade and rhinestone piece from another old necklace. You are so creative and thank you!<br />Francie Newcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892362779983187077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-65736889374737015442015-02-05T11:49:41.752-05:002015-02-05T11:49:41.752-05:00Her necklace is so much more contemporary now that...Her necklace is so much more contemporary now that it has been redesigned. I would not have considered emerald beads but they really look lovely. hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-69990177789804638392015-02-05T10:45:28.134-05:002015-02-05T10:45:28.134-05:00So interesting to see what Cecily did with her pea...So interesting to see what Cecily did with her pearls, they look lovely. LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-23562925642176120432015-02-05T07:35:28.071-05:002015-02-05T07:35:28.071-05:00Thanks so much for sharing her experience. This is...Thanks so much for sharing her experience. This is such a great visual lesson about reusing beautiful things in your own, very personal, way. Brilliant post, as always!The Vivenne Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740975051742023907noreply@blogger.com