[Jewelry making - Article 01342] - [Orchid] To knot beads, or not to knot beads?

[Zen Sojourner]

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    I figure amber and pearls are probably better off knotted. 

    But what about semi-precious beads like amethyst, garnet, fire opal,
    etc.? 

    Is there a Mohs hardness level above which you don't have to knot
    and below which one should ALWAYS knot? 

    Sorry, I know its not exactly a silversmithing question, but if it
    didn't involve a torch, a jeweler's saw, and/or a hunk of metal,
    I've never done it before. 

Sojourner


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