Pearl Charm Loop Necklace
Honor your inherited strand of pearls while creating a fluid and changeable necklace. The Pearl Charm Loop is a destination for your collected charms, opening the possibility of new associations and new ways of being worn.
We will carefully restring your pearls knotting them with 100% natural silk. Finished with a gold push-in clasp and our signature handmade pearl caps, all in 14k gold.
This style works beautifully with any strand of pearls.
*Please note that the charm loop is the only closure of the necklace. If you would prefer a traditional clasp, let us know.
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 100% natural silk. Neutral silk is the classic color that matches your pearls most closely and visually disappears into the strand. Select one of our favorite saturated silks for a bright pop of color adding unexpected rhythm and texture. Custom silk colors are available upon request.
Length
This necklace will be the length of your existing pearls + the charm loop. We're happy to adjust the length for you by removing a few pearls if you wish. (Removing two pearls is the perfect opportunity to make our pearl hoops!)
Process
Our custom pearl caps are made individually to the scale of each pearl. Crafted in seamless solid 14k gold, each cap is finished with a generous oval loop designed to move easily on and off our Chelsea charm holders.
Heirloom Pearl Charm Loop for Sophie
Graduated pearls, sourced pearls, and sapphire silk
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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.
