{"id":6936,"date":"2017-05-20T07:00:15","date_gmt":"2017-05-20T11:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=6936"},"modified":"2017-05-20T13:19:12","modified_gmt":"2017-05-20T17:19:12","slug":"should-your-pearls-be-knotted-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/should-your-pearls-be-knotted-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"SHOULD YOUR PEARLS BE KNOTTED OR NOT?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Knotted<\/div>\n

Do you want to know a secret?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nDo you want to know how to tell the difference between a Cheap Pearl Necklace, and a Good Pearl Strand Necklace?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nOne quick way, is to look at the cord<\/strong> that the Pearls are strung on. That cord, or string, can tell you so much about the Pearls in just a couple of seconds.<\/p>\n

\nHere’s how!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pearl Knots<\/h2>\n

\nLook at your Pearls… Are your Pearls separated by a knot?<\/strong> Pearls of Quality (Not Synthetic or Cheap) are always knotted in between<\/strong> the Pearls.<\/p>\n

\nPearls separated by a knot in the cord are better. Each and Every Single Pearl on the Necklace is separated by that knot<\/strong>. (See Picture!)<\/p>\n

Why Knot Pearls?<\/h2>\n

\nSimple!<\/strong> To keep them from rubbing together and causing damage<\/strong>. When Pearls rub against each other, which is what they would do if they weren’t individually knotted, the outer shell would Rub Down, Chip, or Break Off!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe outer shell, or Nacre<\/strong>, is very fragile and delicate. It doesn’t take much to ruin your beautiful strand of Pearls. Worn down Pearls look dull and lifeless!<\/strong> The knots keep your Pearls Separate, Safe and Sound. But the knots also perform another very important task…<\/p>\n

Knots Save your Pearls from Falling off!<\/h2>\n

\nKnots keep your Pearls from coming loose. If you ever break a strand of Pearls, say it gets hooked on a button and the cord breaks, the Pearls would one by one fall off the necklace and roll all over the floor<\/strong>. You’d end up loosing them, harming them from the fall, stepping on them, it would just be a huge mess<\/strong>. Everyone would crawl around on their hands and knees picking up Pearls! Not good!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nBut when your Pearl Strand has knots in it, if you break the string, guess what? Only one single Pearl falls<\/strong> and rolls across the room. All the rest of the Pearls stay attached and still knotted on the cord. That’s great!<\/strong> Those individual knots are awesome and a Pearl saver!<\/p>\n

\nKnots also do one more huge thing to help you out…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knots tell you the condition of the Necklace<\/h2>\n

\nIf you look at a strand of Pearls, and you see extra room or space in between the Pearls and the Knots, that means it’s becoming Stretched, Pulled, Old, and Weak!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nWhen you can move the Pearls back and forth between the knots, it’s no good<\/strong>. It’s a sign that the cord is fragile and could break<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBe careful with Pearls strings that are loose! If you’re buying a new Strand of Pearls and the Pearls are loose… Don’t buy them! Or, if you do, have them restrung, Pronto!<\/p>\n

The Cord’s Color<\/h2>\n

\nLooking at the Cord’s Color can also be a good indicator as to the age and wear<\/strong> of the Necklace. If the White Cord is dark or black, that’s a sign that says it’s Old and Worn<\/strong>. A dirty cord can erode and make the Necklace weak. Dirty cords can snap easier<\/strong> also! Not to mention the fact that it will make your Pearl Strand look Gross, Dingy and Dirty!<\/p>\n

Restring Pearls<\/h2>\n

\nI’d suggest you getting your Pearl Necklace restrung every 5 years or so<\/strong>. More or less, depending on how often you wear it, and what kind of abuse you put it through.<\/p>\n

\nAnd here’s another important thing about Pearl Necklaces:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wear your Pearls often!<\/h2>\n

\nOtherwise Pearls will Dry Out and turn an Ugly Yellow Hue!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nPearls absorb oils from your skin and it keeps them looking Bright, New and Lustrous!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nHave your cord checked a couple times a year for wear and tear. If the cord starts to unravel or fray, get it restrung<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Restringing Prices<\/h2>\n

\nJewelers can normally restring a Pearl Necklace for around $2.00 an Inch!<\/strong> While you’re at the Jeweler getting your Pearls checked, have them look at your Pearls for damage <\/strong>also. If they discover any Cracks or Chips on the Pearls or around the Pearl Holes, it may be a good time to have them switched out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nHaving your Pearls restrung when the cord is Old, Pulled, or Dirty, and having any bad Pearls replaced, will keep your Pearl Necklace looking beautiful and New forever!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAnd that’s the secret to having a perfect strand of Pearls!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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