[Jewelry making - Article 01025] - [Orchid] Secure pearl ring setting

[Regina Imbsweiler]

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    Dear Orchid members, What is the best glue for connecting a pearl on
    a post? How long and how thick can the post be? 

    I have a large South Sea pearl and am very scared to use a glue that
    might become brittle ore otherwise dysfunctional after a few years.
    Epoxy used to do that, when I first started out. After that
    experience I haven't used glue on jewelry in over twenty years. So
    what is the best, either high tech or traditional? 

    My other question concerning the pearl: Cutting off the little
    blister pearls around the bottom there will be some exposed pearl
    interior. Is it advisable to seal that in some way, and is there a
    danger for the outside of the pearl to peel off?  

Thank you for the advice. Regina 

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