Jewelry Making with Pearls: Techniques and Applications

Freshwater pearls are the most common type of pearl used in jewelry making due to their availability and affordability.

Stringing is the process of threading pearls onto a string or wire to create a necklace.

Lobster clasps are the most common type of clasp used in pearl necklaces due to their security and ease of use.

Setting is the process of securing a pearl to an earring post or hook.

Prong settings are the most common type of setting used for pearl earrings due to their security and simplicity.

Stringing is the process of threading pearls onto a string or wire to create a bracelet.

Lobster clasps are the most common type of clasp used in pearl bracelets due to their security and ease of use.

Setting is the process of securing a pearl to a ring band.

Prong settings are the most common type of setting used for pearl rings due to their security and simplicity.

Setting is the process of securing a pearl to a pendant bail.

Prong settings are the most common type of setting used for pearl pendants due to their security and simplicity.

Setting is the process of securing a pearl to a brooch pin.

Prong settings are the most common type of setting used for pearl brooches due to their security and simplicity.

Setting is the process of securing a pearl to a cufflink post.

Prong settings are the most common type of setting used for pearl cufflinks due to their security and simplicity.