ForteKitty
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Apologies...I just realized that this is the same on you've already purchased...I usually know better than make quick replies on my phone. Unfortunately, it's the best solution I've found.
Apologies...I just realized that this is the same on you've already purchased...I usually know better than make quick replies on my phone. Unfortunately, it's the best solution I've found.
Haha, sure!!So... Next time you’re in NY... You maybe wanna take a grade guess at a couple - hmm, okay, couple dozen - stones? Asking for, um, a friend...
I can't stomach bending my strands either. And I don't like hard-sided and component boxes - they waste sooo much space.
This is what I do -
Leatherology medium jewellery cases (you can usually trawl 15% or 10% off coupons online):
https://www.leatherology.com/medium-jewelry-organizer-purple-leather-lavender/
And I wrap the clasps in double-sided velvet:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PZKQRLT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One microfiber cloth between each strand. Keeps everything separate, the pearls don't rattle around as long as the box is reasonably full, no unnatural bending or twisting required, and nothing's airtight so the pearls can breathe... Easy to throw into the safe before heading out...
Downside is that you've got to go digging to find your strands. I don't mind that but I can definitely see how someone else would.
Can you tell me how you keep the velvet "tube" shut over the clasp? thanks...
It actually just kind of sticks to itself, very loosely - the double sided velvet has *just* enough pile to not slide around. I’ve tried a couple other brands, I think this one works best for this! Another fun option is ribbon that’s hollow the middle but then you’ve got to finish the edges - too much work for me