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Dustin Lemick

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October 13th, 2025

How To Untangle A Necklace Like The Pros
If you type “how to untangle a necklace” in Google search, one of the first things you will read is the suggestion to soak your necklace in baby oil to loosen the chain. However, that is not a safe practice, as baby oil and similar lubricants can actually damage your necklace and cause discoloration. Instead, follow jewelry care tips from the pros, and learn how to untangle a necklace chain in three simple steps without damaging your jewelry.

What You Will Learn

  • Step 1: Soak Your Necklace in Warm, Soapy Water
  • Step 2: Prepare to Untangle Necklace
  • How to Untangle a Necklace FAQs
  • Protect Your Necklace with Fine Jewelry Insurance

Step 1: Soak Your Necklace in Warm, Soapy Water

Using dishwashing soap or a non-scented shampoo, soak your necklace in warm water to loosen the chain. For a particularly tight knot, you can gently rub the knotted area between your fingertips to aid in loosening the tangle. While you can completely submerge your necklace in warm soapy water without damage, do not put a pearl into this solution, as it will damage the gem over time. In fact, if you can remove any pendants from your necklace that the knot isn’t blocking, we suggest doing so before soaking the jewelry as an extra precaution.

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Step 2: Prepare to Untangle Necklace

Once the knot in your necklace is loose, it is time to prepare to untangle the chain gently. However, the last thing you want is for another knot to form in the process. Because of this, it is essential to lay your necklace on a flat surface, where the non-tangled part is safe from potential entanglement. That way, you can focus on the knotted area without the rest of the chain getting in your way.

How To Untangle A Necklace Like The Pros

How to Untangle a Necklace FAQs

Do you have more questions about how to unknot a necklace? We’ve got more answers.

How to untangle a thin necklace?

It can be harder to learn how to unknot a necklace that is very thin, but the procedure is the same! Just make sure you’re using a small tool like a pin or needle so that you don’t harm the necklace. 

How can you untangle multiple necklaces?

When you have multiple necklaces tangled together, oftentimes there are a few knots and some loose chains. Use a flat surface and keep the different strands apart as you work. It can help to pin or tape down the loose chains. Otherwise, the steps are the same as how to unknot a necklace. 

Protect Your Necklace with Fine Jewelry Insurance

Learning how to unknot a chain is one thing, but what do you do if the knot causes damage to your chain, clasp, or another part of the necklace? That’s where having fine jewelry insurance comes into play!

If your necklace is worth over $1,000, finding an insurance policy that covers damage and provides preventative maintenance is vital. At BriteCo™, we not only offer comprehensive jewelry insurance but seek to be your one-stop-shop for all things jewelry. From teaching you how to untangle a chain to helping you buy an engagement ring, we’ve got the answers and services to make sure your jewelry receives the best care and protection whether it’s lost, stolen or suffers damage from a knotted chain. Plus, our claims process is quick and easy for your benefit! Get started today with a FREE jewelry insurance quote to learn more about how BriteCo™ can keep your necklace and other fine jewelry pieces safe and protected!

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Dustin Lemick

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Dustin Lemick

Dustin Lemick is the Founder and CEO of BriteCo and a third-generation jeweler with over thirteen years of retail jewelry experience. He holds a Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and has in-depth knowledge and expertise in appraisal systems, diamond and gemstone markets, retail pricing models, insurance replacement models, and jewelry quotation pricing systems.

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