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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lorna Gillians, post: 2963313, member: 17132&quot;]Hi Kiko,</p><p>I agree with trying to restring it yourself. They are very pretty beads, look like they could be coral, but even if not, if you like them that is all that matters. You could use a matching piece of narrow satin ribbon (perhaps doubled) attached to the ends of the beads, once you have restrung them, that would be pretty instead of the heavy chain. You can then either tie a bow at the back of the neck, or use some sort of fastener at the back. You can also get a very fine coloured flat cord that looks like suede, or another kind of round silky cord, and there is also coloured see-through organza ribbon, which you can mix and match with. As the beads are heavy, this would work well, having two or three strands together. You can chose what length you personally want the necklace to be, depending on what you plan to wear with it. Adding a short length of fine chain at the back means you can make it shorter or longer, as you wish. There are no &quot;rules&quot;.&nbsp; Your bead shop will advise. Using a soft thread, as suggested by Lesley, for stringing the beads, and knotting between each bead gives a nice, expensive-looking, professional look. Knotting is usually used on expensive beads (and heavy beads), in case they break, then you don&#039;t lose the whole string. Or you could put tiny silver spacer beads between each piece of coral. If you go for the satin ribbon idea, you will need to finish each end of the beads (once strung) with a ring large enough to pass the ribbon through. Hope that makes sense. From the photos, you already have two rings and a back fastener, which you can re-use, if suitable. You may also be able to mend the broken bead with superglue or two-part clear epoxy glue. Why not have fun and play around with them? You have nothing to lose. Stringing is expensive, and this might be a whole new hobby for you. Look on YouTube and ask in your beading shop. Google for suppliers of &quot;findings&quot; (jump rings/fasteners,etc.) to get ideas. Lots of advice out there these days. Go for it!! Have fun.&nbsp; Lorna[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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