Why Should Pearls Be Hand Knotted?

Pearl necklaces can be bought with knots between each pearl or simply strung onto thread or beading wire. There are many advantages to buying hand knotted pearls.

When pearls are hand knotted, the knot between the pearls protects them from bumping into each other on the strand. As the pearls rub against each other, they can slowly develop scratches and fractures. Dirt and other pollutants like perfume, makeup, and hairspray can get into the fractures which can damage them over time.

Another advantage to knotted pearls is that they have much more movement than un-knotted pearls. Since there is more room between the pearls, the necklace or bracelet is able to hang more easily and can move when you move. Un-knotted pearls have less movement and when strung tightly can look more like a rigid necklace than a string of pearls. Many sellers these days are selling their pearls without having knots between them.

The biggest advantage of buying hand knotted pearls is if the strand breaks, you will only lose one pearl since there are knots between each one. Imagine an un-knotted pearl necklace breaking and all the pearls end up scattered all over the floor.

So if you want to keep your pearls safe and reduce their wear and tear, search for bracelets and necklaces that are hand knotted.