Pearl Stringing
This service is also available for other beads. We use either plain stringing or knotted stringing in either nylon, silk or cotton. We can also repair clasps.
Pearl and Bead Stringing - There is a choice of methods used to
string pearls, a choice of thread used and a variety of clasps. We also
restring other types of beads.
Threads - The threads used are normally Cotton, Silk or Nylon,
the strongest being Nylon. Silk and Cotton tend to stretch.
Counting - Before sending a row of pearls or beads for restringing
do count the number of beads or pearls you are sending, do not rely on the
measurement as this changes when the rows are restrung as a row of pearls that
needs restringing is usually stretched. The restringing process removes the
slack and the length is reduced although the same number of pearls have been
restrung. By counting the pearls before sending to us will provide you with a
method of reassuring your customer that they haven't lost any pearls even
though the length is shorter.
Plain Stringing - This is where pearls are strung on to a thread
in succession with knots only at either end. The ends are finished off with a
very finely coiled wire that forms a flexible tube like a spring. This is
threaded over the cord to cover the exposed ends and is known as a gimp.
Knotted Stringing - This is where a knot is tied between each
pearl,this method is stronger,lasts longer and is more expensive.
Clasps - We can repair, replace or supply most kinds of clasps.
Due to the wide variety of styles we recommend that the item is sent for an
estimate before and please note that in most cases the item will have to be
restrung as well.
Supplying missing pearls, beads or extending can be difficult
due to the difficulty of finding matching colours. We can find and replace with
the nearest matching available.
Stringing takes about 2/3 week