[Jewelry making - Article 00746] - [Orchid] Clasp imbedded in the pearl

[Vincent Dillon]

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    Hi all, I've been stringing pearls for some time but haven't had to
    restring the kind with the clasp imbedded in the pearl. Does anyone
    know how this is done? The female end with the metal threaded piece
    inside the pearl seems obvious but I'm not sure how to approach the
    male end where the metal threaded end is on one side of the pearl
    and the silk comes out of the other. I've tried soaking the pearl for
    2 days in both warm water and acetone (separately) with no luck of
    removing the threaded end of the clasp. I've tried loosening it with
    pliers (after protecting it with a plastic straw), but no luck. I'd
    hate to turn this one away if there is an easy solution. Does anyone
    have a clue? Thanks Orchidians! 

Sharon
Clueless in Indy
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