Pearl jewellery is a lifetime investment,
often passed from one generation to the next, worn on wedding days and
important occasions, and loved by both young women and those of a more mature
disposition alike. Yet pearls often
languish in a forgotten drawer for one very good reason: their string has seen
better days, and has either broken completely or is on the verge of
breaking. This shouldn’t stop you from
wearing your treasured jewellery, however: pearl restringing is an easy process
carried out at your local jewellery shop, and
doesn’t just repair broken jewellery, it also maintains it before it breaks.
Pearl stringing for maintenance
As
products of nature, pearls are subject to becoming worn and tired over
time. Pearls should be strung with a
small, closely tied knot between each pearl to minimise wear and stop them
rubbing against each other, yet still giving your necklace or bracelet maximum
flexibility when worn. This method also helps to stop pearl loss if the strand
were to break, as it prevents all of the pearls from falling off. Over time, dirt and grease can work their way
between the pearls and weaken the thread they are strung on, which can cause
the string to snap; if you do wear your pearls often, having them restrung
periodically, say once every year, by your local independent jeweller ensures
that your special necklace or bracelet is maintained and less likely to break.
Pearl stringing for breakages
If
the worst does happen and the thread which holds your precious pearls does
snap, fear not: your local jeweller will be able to restring your pearls using the knotting method. The necklace can also be guarded against
future breakage by asking your local jeweller to
use a slightly stronger thread than that which was previously used. What’s more, your local
jewellery shop will also hold stocks of loose pearls, allowing your local jeweller to match existing pearls should a pearl
be lost; alternatively, if a necklace needs extending, the loose pearls can be
used to do so. Your local independent jeweller will also be able to fix
broken clasps, should this be required.
Pearl stringing: not just for pearls!
Don’t
forget that, despite the name, pearl stringing isn’t just for pearls: if you
have any precious gemstone or glass bead jewellery, the same principles as
pearl stringing can be applied to maintain and repair your beautiful pieces;
pearl stringing at your local jewellery
shop will allow you to enjoy your jewellery for many years to come!
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