How Do You Replace A Clasp On A String Of Pearls?
You are at a dinner party and your favorite string of pearls simply drops off your neck and onto the floor! Fear not–you don’t have to throw them away or pay big money to have them repaired. All you need is a couple of cheap finds and a couple of tools to fix them yourself. With these simple steps, you will be able to go to your jewelry box, get out that string of broken pearls and repair them yourself. Gather all the materials needed. You can purchase the clasp, jump ring and crimp bead connector at any hobby shop in either sterling, silver plate, silvertone, gold, gold plate or goldtone. They are relatively cheap compared to taking your pearls to a jeweler to be repaired. Most pearl strands are strung on string with a knot between pearls to keep from losing them if the strand brakes. Examine the string of pearls to see where the clasp belongs. If there is enough thread left on the end, simply tie a knot in the end of the thread. If there is not enough thread to tie a knot, thread it