If your pearl necklace or pearl bracelet has broken, it can be very annoying. It quickly feels bare and is a loss from your daily outfit. Especially if it contains sentimental value, you would prefer it to be made as soon as possible. That is no problem at Juwelier van Dam in Ermelo. We have been experts in knotting pearls for 50 years and are happy to help you with this problem. Don't hesitate and make an appointment with our goldsmith. On this page we explain a few things about knotting pearls.

Advantages of Pearl Buttons

In addition to knotted pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets, you also have pearl jewelry without knots. We do not recommend this, because pearl jewelry with buttons offers so many advantages.

The biggest advantages of having pearls knotted are:
● The pearls are less likely to be damaged. This is because the pearls do not come close to the knot and cannot rub against each other.
● The buttons provide more space between the pearls. This creates flexibility for the pearl jewelry. This causes the pearl necklace or pearl bracelet to fall smoothly.
● When the nylon thread of the pearl necklace or pearl bracelet breaks, not all pearls will immediately roll across the ground. This is stopped by the buttons.
● Knotted pearl jewelry is simply stronger than unknotted pearl jewelry.

Thanks to all of the above benefits, you can enjoy your pearl jewelry for an extra long time.

Cost of Pearl Buttons

Tying your pearl jewelry is a job that is carried out by the goldsmith. He specializes in working and making pearl jewelry.

For tying the pearl jewelry we ask:
● €2 per button
● €12.50 per painted side. This comes to a total of €25

Difference between knotting pearls or stringing pearls

You have two different pearl jewelry: knotted pearl jewelry and strung pearl jewelry. Knotted pearl jewelry has knots between the pearls. This is not the case with strung pearl jewelry. Knotted pearl jewelry has more advantages than strung pearl jewelry. This way it is better protected against damage, because the pearls cannot collide with each other. Even if a piece of pearl jewelry breaks, not all the pearls will immediately roll off. These are stopped by the buttons.

Maintaining pearls

Pearl jewelry is one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry there is. They often look chic, elegant and are a true eye-catcher. It is therefore important to maintain the pearls as well as possible, because then you will enjoy your pearl necklace or pearl bracelet for the longest time. We are happy to help you with this and give you some tips:

● Avoid chemicals such as perfume, make-up, cleaning products,
detergents, vinegar, chlorine etc
● Store your pearl jewelry at room temperature and out of direct sunlight
● Have your pearls re-knotted every 5 years

We also recommend that you use Hagerty Fine Stones Clean . This is a cleansing bath for deep cleaning and care of pearl jewelry. Hagerty uses a formula based on glycerine and vegetable solvents in this cleaning agent. This protects the jewelry and removes harmful perspiration, vinegar, makeup and perfume. You must immerse the pearl jewelry in the cleaning bath for 2 minutes. Then rinse it with warm water and dry it with a soft cloth.

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