Six months seems a bit rapid unless you never take the necklace off! I always tell customers to look at the necklace for fraying or stretching and that is when ...
cynically of course using silk every time brings in more work! Although i usually do our own stuff free or cheaply
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Yes, I know it's rapid. Far too rapid, in my opinion, however, this advice from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) does illustrate the problem with silk.
And, that's why I don't use it on anything but the most expensive pearls and why I always discuss the choice with clients.
I, too, do client work cheaply and/or for free AND because I rarely use silk, I don't have to do much of it! (Or at least I very rarely need to re-do my own work.)
Regards,
Fleury Sommers
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By the way, this discussion prompted me to write an article about french wire you may have some interest in. It's on the website under articles and resources. http://fsommers.com
Regards and thanks for a thoughtful discussion-
Fleury
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