How to connect knotted stand of pearls with little string left on end to an applique or to a clasp

by Leigh
(Nashville)

Hello,


I have and old knotted strand of pearls I am trying to salvage. It's very long so I'm going to have to cut it - but problem is, it will leave very little string on end to connect to anything - and I would like to connect one side to an appliqué and the other to a clasp. How to proceed?

Bless you, whoever you are that can help me!!