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Delicate Care

Professional
Pearl Restringing.

Preserve the beauty and security of your pearls. Expert cleaning, traditional hand-knotting, and clasp replacements handled with the utmost care.

Protecting Your Pearls

Pearls are organic, beautifully delicate gemstones. Traditionally strung on fine silk thread, this natural material can stretch, fray, and absorb natural body oils and perfumes over time. If left unstrung, the thread will eventually become brittle and break, risking the loss of your precious pearls.
At Alexander Jewellers, we recommend having regularly worn pearls restrung every one to two years. Our professional stringing service revitalises the necklace, ensuring it drapes beautifully around the neck while remaining entirely secure.
Beautiful dark pearl necklace elegantly displayed inside a red rose, highlighting expert pearl restringing and restoration services at Alexander Jewellery Chichester.
Traditional Artistry

Hand-Knotting on Silk

Restringing pearls is a specialised skill requiring patience and a delicate touch. We use traditional methods, meticulously stringing your pearls onto premium, high-strength silk thread.
The Importance of Knotting

We highly recommend having your pearls individually knotted. The artisan places a tiny, secure knot between each pearl. This prevents the pearls from rubbing together (which can damage their nacre) and ensures that if the necklace ever breaks, you will only lose one pearl rather than the entire strand.

Clasp Replacement & Polishing

During the restringing process, we meticulously inspect and polish the clasp. If your clasp is faulty or difficult to manage, we can replace it with a secure, modern gold or silver alternative.

Step by Step

The Restringing Process

Assessment

We examine the condition of the pearls, the thread, and the clasp to determine the exact work required.

Gentle Cleaning

The pearls are carefully unstrung and individually cleaned using specialist solutions to remove natural oils and restore their lustre.

Hand-Knotting

Our specialist stringer rethreads the pearls onto premium silk, tying precise knots between each gem for security and beautiful draping.

Final Polish

The clasp is polished, securely attached to the new silk, and thoroughly inspected before the necklace is returned to you.

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Do Your Pearls Need Attention?

If your necklace looks stretched or feels brittle, bring it into our Chichester boutique for a free assessment and restringing quote.