Identifying & Repairing Vintage Cloisonne Bead Necklaces

Question
I have an old bead necklace that belonged to my grandmother. I would guess it is 50-75 years old. My mother said that it was cloisonnes. The beads are pink with little flowers on them. Anyway, how can I identify what the beads are and where do I find someone to repair it? The clasp is worn and the beads need to be restrung.

Answer
Hello Patricia and thank you for your inquiry. I have listed below a page that should help you identify your beads. You can also do a search on your computer browser for cloisonne to see more examples. Just copy and paste the below url into your browser address field and hit enter:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloisonne_enamel#Beads

There are jewelry repair sites online but you might try your local antique shop for a reference. They often have a list of people who do bead repair and replacement work. Hope this helps and enjoy your necklace !