[Jewelry making - Article 00761] - Re: [Orchid] Pearl/Coral/Gold Necklace Question

[Peter B. Steiner]

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Bradley,

    I suggest that you use thin silk cord - something appropriate to the
    size of the gold beads; and compensate for the larger holes in the
    pearls by tying larger, more complex knots at those locations. 

    You're absolutely right to assume that the friction between gold
    alloy and coral would (over time) damage the coral beads.  Don't do
    it!  :-)  You would encounter a similar problem (again over time) if
    you were to use steel wire to string either coral or pearls. 

Hope this helps!
Peter



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