Pearl Assemblage Necklace
Our signature collage of your sentimental pearls with pearls added from our collection.
Allow us to use our our eye for proportion to redesign your pearls into a landscape of pearl sizes scattered across your neckline.
This style works beautifully with graduated pearls or any classic strand of round pearls. It is finished with a solid gold Italian tortoise clasp and a handmade loop, all in 14k gold.
TIMING
Please allow for 4-6 weeks from receipt of your pearls to create your new necklace.
SHIPPING
Upon receiving and approving your order, we will send you specific instructions for how to safely pack up and send your pearls in to us. We will include a prepaid and insured label for FedEx.
Silk Colors
Your pearls will be strung on your choice of silk. Neutral silk is the classic color that matches your pearls most closely. Or select one of our favorite saturated silks for a bright pop of color. Custom silk colors are available upon request.
Length
We suggest an 16-18" total length depending on the length of your original pearls and what is most flattering on your body. 16" is a classic short necklace length, 18" is a classic pendant length. You may prefer 17" if you wish to layer with standard necklaces. If you have requested that we do not add any pearls, we'll let you know if we can't make your chosen length work.
Process
Our goal in this design is to play with scale, adding pearls from our collection that are both larger and smaller than your heirloom pearls. We will aim to match your pearl color and quality as closely as possible, but there will be variation (that's the nature of this playful design and the natural materials we are working with).
Heirloom Pearl Assemblage for Jenny
Graduated pearls, sourced pearls, and sapphire silk
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After, on Jenny
Pearl FAQs
What can I do with an inherited pearl necklace I don’t wear?
If you never wear your heirloom pearls but they are sentimental, we love restringing them with a bright silk, working them into a charm holder so you can mix and match them with collected charms, or creating a modern pearl collage with our Assemblage style to create texture and visual interest. Another option is pearl hoops! Super fun and simple.
Can pearls from a broken necklace be reused in new jewelry?
Yes, we can carefully remove the broken necklace, clean and restring your pearls into a new design.
How do I know if my inherited pearls are real?
We're happy to have a gemologist on our team evaluate your pearls, or to bring them to our independent appraiser for you. A simple test at home that catches many simulated pearl (but is a little weird!) is to rub a pearl across your tooth. If it feels very smooth, it is likely not a cultured or freshwater pearl. If you feel grit, that is a good sign!
What is the difference between restringing pearls and redesigning them?
Restringing pearls can be one element of a redesign project. However, there are many other options to give pearls a new look including replacing the clasp, mixing them in with chain, adding diamonds or colored gemstones, or considering sparse modern designs that use just a few pearls with fluid silhouettes.
