[Jewelry making - Article 00107] - Re: [Orchid] Traditional pearl knotting

[Janet Yang]

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    Noel, There are a few reasons for using overhand knots in a strand of
    pearls. Knots should be unobtrusive A pearl necklace needs knots
    that are unobtrusive, and the cord needs to be free of slack between
    pearls, otherwise the pearls will abrade the cord and you could lose
    the entire necklace. 

    Overhand knots are compact, stable, and easy to position. A square
    knot is not as compact, requiring relatively thicker cord for a knot
    that won't pull through the hole in the pearl. Also, I think it
    would be difficult to get a square knot snugly against the pearl,
    unless you had a helper holding it in position while you tied it.
    Even if you did get it firmly against the pearl, a square knot is
    not stable and can slip over time. 

    I believe that pearls are traditionally strung onto a *doubled*
    strand of silk cord, not a single thicker cord, so the overhand knot
    can take a rounder shape. 

Janet


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