How often should I restring my pearls?

every 24 months
Pearls should be restrung every 24 months depending on the frequency of wear. An indication if pearls need to be restrung is by assessing the knots between each pearl. If they appear to be stretched or frayed, it’s time to restring.

Is it hard to restring pearls?

Pearls can be strung in a complex or simple method. The simple method is an easier method used without knots. The complex method of restringing pearls involves knotting between each pearl to insure the security of each pearl. Each strand that is restrung can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 3 hours to restring.

How much does it cost to get a necklace restrung?

Pricing. The cost of getting your pearls restrung may vary depending on the jeweler’s experience, length of your necklace and the materials being used in the process. We charge anywhere from $75 to $150 (depending on how many pearls there are).

Should pearl necklaces be knotted?

One of the reasons to knot pearls is to keep all of them from falling off the strand if it breaks. When pearls are strung on a strand, the adjacent ones will touch, and after some time, the rubbing will result in damage to the pearls’ surface. To prevent their shell from chipping, pearls are often separated by knots.

Who will restring my pearls?

jeweler
Once you’ve scooped up all of the pearls you can find, the jeweler will assess the damage before restringing. If most of the pearls are intact, the jeweler can simply take the materials and restring it with a new base string.

What are real pearls strung on?

silk thread
Pearls are strung on silk thread, used for its beauty and strength. In between each pearl, small knots are inserted. This is done for multiple reasons. First, the knots separate the pearls from one another, which prevents gem damage.

What is needed to restring pearls?

Buying Tools and Materials for Pearl Stringing Pearl-knotting tool, French wire or gimp, flush cutters, fine shears, scissors, tweezers, carded silk cord with needle, clasp, lighter, clear nail polish or glue, pearls.

Is it expensive to have pearls restrung?

The length of the piece determines the base cost for the restringing. As it is priced per inch, the repair will be more expensive for a longer piece as it will require more work. For instance, an 18″ pearl necklace starts at $82, while a 14″ choker will be $66 to restring.

How much does it cost to have pearls re strung?

Our basic guideline price for re-stringing is £3.00 per strand inch which includes VAT and return by Royal Mail Special Delivery service at an insurance level that covers the value of your pearls (maximum £2,500).

What is restringing pearls?

Restringing pearls is an art learned over many years and many thousands of necklaces. Harriet Whinney Pearls use traditional, full knotted restringing to refresh, restore and preserve the life and quality of your pearls. We recommend restringing pearls every two years if you wear your pearls regularly.

How often should I restring my Harriet Whinney pearls?

We recommend restringing your Harriet Whinney Pearls every two years if you love wearing them regularly. Our professional stringers, knotting by hand, place an evenly sized knot between each pearl while handling multiple strands of silk and pearls.

How do we treat your pearls?

Our professional stringers, knotting by hand, place an evenly sized knot between each pearl while handling multiple strands of silk and pearls. Each item is treated with a great deal of care so that you receive back a beautiful, perfectly balanced piece of jewellery.

How can I revive a droopy strand of pearls?

Aside from refreshing a droopy strand of pearls, when you restring your pearls you can create a fresh new look by adding rondels or a new clasp that will really spruce up your old pearl strand. At Pearl & Clasp, we are honored to help you revive your pearls.