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Brilliant_Rock
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I've posted a million photos of these so far in the Livestream thread, but I'm looking for a white gold clasp for my new Takahashi 7-7.5mm gem luster with light kizu bracelet. I see a lot of bracelets with ball clasps, are there any disadvantages to them? I'm deciding between the clasps below but of course am open to other suggestions. My biggest worry with the inexpensive ones is that they'll be too flimsy for a bracelet since they don't weigh very much. I was looking primarily at 8mm clasps though one option is only 7mm.
Here's the bracelet strung with a temporary small lobster clasp which is a nightmare to fasten on myself:
Clasp options:
7mm ball clasp for $34.66 (weighs 0.33g):
8mm matte ball clasp for $60.69 (weighs 0.41g):
16x7.5mm X clasp for $104.80 (weighs 0.84g):
8mm diamond spiral for $152.43 (weighs 0.96g):
8mm plain spiral for $105.16 (weighs 0.77g)
8mm diamond accent matte ball for $193.97 (weighs 1.15g)
I'm also trying to decide what to do with the 8-8.5mm earring pearls. I have small earlobes, see the photo below for my ~8.5mm floral studs, so I'm reluctant but not unwilling to just set them into plain studs. I've never worn pearl studs and typically prefer dangling earrings.
My Moline 7.5-8mm natural whites dangling from hoops, so I want something different from these:
It looks like this finding can hang from a regular stud? And it's inexpensive so that's a plus. The only white metal studs I have right now are the diamond/paraiba clusters but of course that could change:
To make the earrings into something like this:
Otherwise I'm considering something like this setting which I think is really fun but I don't know if I can source it:
konigjewelry.com
I also like these from Pearl Paradise, though I don't know the cost of the setting alone. The pictured pearls are the same size as mine:
www.pearlparadise.com
If I were to do plain studs, is this a good setting? Is a 7mm cup the right size for 8-8.5mm pearls? Any suggestions for a back?
Thank you in advance for any thoughts/help!
Here's the bracelet strung with a temporary small lobster clasp which is a nightmare to fasten on myself:
Clasp options:
7mm ball clasp for $34.66 (weighs 0.33g):
8mm matte ball clasp for $60.69 (weighs 0.41g):
16x7.5mm X clasp for $104.80 (weighs 0.84g):
8mm diamond spiral for $152.43 (weighs 0.96g):
8mm plain spiral for $105.16 (weighs 0.77g)
8mm diamond accent matte ball for $193.97 (weighs 1.15g)
I'm also trying to decide what to do with the 8-8.5mm earring pearls. I have small earlobes, see the photo below for my ~8.5mm floral studs, so I'm reluctant but not unwilling to just set them into plain studs. I've never worn pearl studs and typically prefer dangling earrings.
My Moline 7.5-8mm natural whites dangling from hoops, so I want something different from these:
It looks like this finding can hang from a regular stud? And it's inexpensive so that's a plus. The only white metal studs I have right now are the diamond/paraiba clusters but of course that could change:
To make the earrings into something like this:
Otherwise I'm considering something like this setting which I think is really fun but I don't know if I can source it:
Pearl Earrings E125
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Outfit Accentuator: The Dazzling Diamond Pearl Earrings</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Introducing our Diamond Pearl Earrings, a sublime union of sparkle and splendor that promises to take your outfit from...
konigjewelry.com
I also like these from Pearl Paradise, though I don't know the cost of the setting alone. The pictured pearls are the same size as mine:
Cradle Collection Akoya Pearl Earrings
The Pearl Paradise Cradle Collection akoya pearl earrings features two perfect Japanese akoya pearls measuring 8.0-8.5 mm in size, set on solid 14 karat gold findings. The earrings arrive in a luxurious presentation box with a care kit and a certified appraisal.
www.pearlparadise.com
If I were to do plain studs, is this a good setting? Is a 7mm cup the right size for 8-8.5mm pearls? Any suggestions for a back?
Thank you in advance for any thoughts/help!
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