Restring Pearls and Why It Matters
Pearls are timeless treasures, elegant, classic, and often passed down through generations. But did you know that pearl strands require maintenance to stay beautiful and secure? Unlike metal jewelry, pearls are strung on silk or nylon, materials that naturally weaken over time. Regular restringing is essential to protect your investment and ensure your pearls remain as stunning as the day you received them.
At Hopman Jewelers, we specialize in professional pearl restringing. Here’s what you need to know about caring for your pearls, when to restring them, and how the process works.
Why Restringing Matters
Pearls are delicate, organic gems that can be easily scratched or damaged if not properly cared for. They are usually strung on silk cord, which offers flexibility and a luxurious drape, but silk weakens with wear.
It’s easy to overlook until a strand breaks, but experts recommend proactive care. Signs that your pearls need restringing include:
Professional restringing is a precise and careful process. Here’s how we do it at Hopman Jewelers:
Caring for Your Pearls
To keep your pearls in their best condition between restringing’s:
Pearls are more than jewelry, they’re keepsakes. Whether it’s a classic strand passed down from family or a modern fashion piece, Hopman Jewelers can help protect and preserve your pearls with expert restringing services.
Don’t wait until your strand breaks, let us help you keep your pearls secure, beautiful, and ready to wear for years to come.
Pearls are timeless treasures, elegant, classic, and often passed down through generations. But did you know that pearl strands require maintenance to stay beautiful and secure? Unlike metal jewelry, pearls are strung on silk or nylon, materials that naturally weaken over time. Regular restringing is essential to protect your investment and ensure your pearls remain as stunning as the day you received them.
At Hopman Jewelers, we specialize in professional pearl restringing. Here’s what you need to know about caring for your pearls, when to restring them, and how the process works.
Why Restringing Matters
Pearls are delicate, organic gems that can be easily scratched or damaged if not properly cared for. They are usually strung on silk cord, which offers flexibility and a luxurious drape, but silk weakens with wear.
- Security: Over time, strands can loosen or fray, increasing the risk of breakage. Restringing ensures your pearls remain secure.
- Appearance: Fresh stringing restores the smooth, even spacing of pearls, giving your necklace or bracelet a polished look.
- Longevity: Proper care extends the life of your pearls, protecting them for generations.
It’s easy to overlook until a strand breaks, but experts recommend proactive care. Signs that your pearls need restringing include:
- Loose knots: Pearls slide freely up and down the strand.
- Fraying cord: You notice fuzzy, worn spots near the clasp or between pearls.
- Discoloration: The string looks yellowed or dirty, often from body oils and cosmetics.
- Time: If you wear your pearls often, they should be restrung once a year. For occasional wear, every 2–3 years is usually sufficient.
Professional restringing is a precise and careful process. Here’s how we do it at Hopman Jewelers:
- Cleaning: Pearls are gently wiped to remove oils and residue.
- Inspection: Each pearl is checked for chips or damage, and the clasp is examined for wear.
- Re-stringing: Pearls are threaded onto silk cord, with individual knots tied between each pearl. This prevents them from rubbing against each other and adds an extra safeguard if the strand breaks.
- Finishing: The strand is secured with a reinforced clasp, ensuring both strength and elegance.
Caring for Your Pearls
To keep your pearls in their best condition between restringing’s:
- Put them on last (after makeup, perfume, and hairspray).
- Wipe them gently with a soft cloth after wearing.
- Store them flat in a soft pouch, separate from other jewelry.
- Wear them often, pearls benefit from the natural oils in your skin.
Pearls are more than jewelry, they’re keepsakes. Whether it’s a classic strand passed down from family or a modern fashion piece, Hopman Jewelers can help protect and preserve your pearls with expert restringing services.
Don’t wait until your strand breaks, let us help you keep your pearls secure, beautiful, and ready to wear for years to come.