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Length of a string of pearls
I have a small double string or pearls I want to sell on Ebay, but I'm
not sure what the convention is for describing the length of a string. With the clasp open, from end to end, the double strand measures 17.5". I'm guessing this is the length to give in the listing, but since when worn (clasp closed) they measure approximately 8.75", I thought maybe this would be the measurement used. If you went into a jewelry store that sold them, which figure would they use? TIA Dan |
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On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 07:39:43 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry "Dan"
wrote: If you went into a jewelry store that sold them, which figure would they use? The 17.5 inch figure. How long they drape is variable, depending on the curves at top and bottom, so it's not useful. Use the overall actual length. Peter |
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Thanks Peter, I thought that was the case but I wanted to be sure.
BTW the pearls measure ~5.7 mm (this measured with a micrometer). Is it the established practice to refer to them as 6 mm pearls? "Peter W. Rowe" pwrowe@ixDOTnetcomDOTcom wrote in message ... On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 07:39:43 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry "Dan" wrote: If you went into a jewelry store that sold them, which figure would they use? The 17.5 inch figure. How long they drape is variable, depending on the curves at top and bottom, so it's not useful. Use the overall actual length. Peter |
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On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:49:18 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry "Dan"
wrote: BTW the pearls measure ~5.7 mm (this measured with a mic yes. Any strand of pearls will be a range of sizes. 6mm pearls usually means a range from above 5.5 to 6.0mm, on average. Peter |
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Thanks Peter!
"Peter W. Rowe" pwrowe@ixDOTnetcomDOTcom wrote in message ... On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:49:18 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry "Dan" wrote: BTW the pearls measure ~5.7 mm (this measured with a mic yes. Any strand of pearls will be a range of sizes. 6mm pearls usually means a range from above 5.5 to 6.0mm, on average. Peter |
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