Double strand clasp?

[LinSF]

I have a pearl necklace sitting unused in my drawer. I feel too conspicuous wearing pearls near my face, I feel like it attracts too much attention to me (Look at my fingers, yes! But not my face!)

I am thinking of restringing it into a double strand bracelet. From reading threads here, it seems that I could probably restring it myself, but I cannot find a nice clasp for a double strand. Has anyone seen findings like this? Or does it make more sense to send it off to someone like DK to redo with a custom clasp?

 

[molinePDG]

There are plenty of standard findings available that you'll be able to find for this. It may be worth going to your trusted jeweler and just asking what they have available as a starting point.

Clasps are pretty uncommon for custom projects, but not unheard of. It depends if you want something fairly standard or more ornate, I would think.

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Check the auction sites for vintage ones? I scooped one up recently and have been enjoying it. Some of the nicer ones have sapphires or other bling. What color would you say your pearls are?

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Here’s one that’s totally crazy and I love it! Might be missing a stone but thought I’d share.

Used Custom 14K Diamond And Pearl Double Clasp

www.shopgoodwill.com

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

How excitting !
Looking forward to you wearing it
Good luck finding a clasp

 

[dk168]

Check the offerings at Bella Findings as they sell to the public.

Pearl Clasps at Bella Findings

DK

 

[LinSF]

I think I need to do some better searching for clasps! I didn't come up with anything on my search. Vintage is definitely a great idea, I'd love something that had a previous life. I'll post a photo of the pearls when I get home tonight!

 

[LinSF]

Here are the pearls, for a sense of color. Pretty traditional strand I think. I have no idea of value, but they are nice and lustrous.

 

[dk168]

KGH based in Israel makes gorgeous clasps, and I got my 2-strand one via Pearl Paradise ages ago, about 20mm in diameter.

PP put me in touch with them, and they custom made a pair of diamond earring jackets for 8mm pearls using part of the clasp for me (shown with my near 0.5ct/6mm stud which are too small for the jackets).





DK

 

[katbran]

I thought KGH was Trade only ?

 

[dk168]

I thought KGH was Trade only ?

PP pulled some strings for me.

DK