Good Reasons To Buy Hand Knotted Jewelry

By Eloise Hewitt


Stringing beads is a basic technique for making necklaces, bracelets and other items. There are many different ways of stringing, using different types of thread, beads and techniques. Skill is required to do this and the quality of workmanship found in hand knotted jewelry can vary, depending on the person making the item. The best pieces are well worth purchasing, making a welcome addition to your collection that will last for many years.

Jewelry is a very personal item that reflects the style and character of the person wearing it. Hand knotting a piece may result in subtle differences in size, color and shape to any other piece. This adds to its appeal as it is not a mass produced article with no personality. Wearing an original piece like this can help to give a boost of confidence on a special occasion.

Today there are many online suppliers offering these items, making it simple to compare prices and styles. Both prices and styles vary considerably so there is something to suit everyone. If your style is more vintage or classic, you may decide to go for a lovely pearl necklace. If your style is more Bohemian, there are also plenty of options available, including intricately knotted cord bracelets with large, jade beads.

These pieces make wonderful gifts. They have been made with great attention to detail and can be treasured for many years due their durability. Just make sure that you take the style of the person for whom the gift is intended into account.

Silk thread is most frequently used when using a knotting technique for soft, organic beads. Beads like coral, natural turquoise and pearls benefit because the knots serve to keep them from rubbing together and becoming scratched. Once they are scratched or damaged in any way, dirt is attracted, making the problem even more noticeable.

Pearl necklaces particularly benefit from using silk thread for knotting as it gives them more flow. The thread used can be chosen to contrast with the color of the beads or it can be chosen to match perfectly. The creator will make a decision that suits the piece best aesthetically.

The maker of the piece has to make sure that the right type of thread is used and the decision as to whether to use a single or double strand is also important. The appearance of a piece can be spoiled if the knots are too large in relation to the beads. One of the main advantages of such a piece is that if the string breaks, only one bead is lost as there are knots between each bead. Your beads do not have to end up scattered all over the floor.

Those who are skilled at this craft usually have years of experience, enabling them to produce pieces of quality and durability. If you are buying from an online store, it is important to read reviews written by other customers. Policies regarding shipping, returns and exchanges should also be considered. This will help ensure that your online shopping experience is not a disappointing one.




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