Pearls
Pearl |
South Sea |
South Sea |
Tahitian |
Akoya |
Freshwater |
Mabe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Origin |
Broome, Australia |
Indonesia, Philippines |
Tahiti/French Polynesia |
Japan |
China |
Australia, Indonesia, French Polynesia |
Natural Colour |
Cream, White, Silver |
Gold, Champagne, Yellow |
Black, Grey, Silver, Peacock |
White, Cream, Pink Overtones |
White, Cream, Pink, Apricot |
White, Cream, Black, Grey, Silver, Gold * |
Oyster/Mussel |
Pinctada Maxima (white-lip) | Pinctada Maxima (gold-lip) | Pinctada Margaritifera (black lip) | Pinctada Martensii | Hyriopsis Cumingii | Pteria Penguin |
*Please note: Freshwater, Akoya and Mabe pearls are commonly dyed in a range of colours, such as, Black, Grey and Gold.
Caring for your Pearls
Do's:
- Store in a pouch separate to your other jewellery
- Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing
- Restring often, if worn regularly
Dont's:
- Apply cosmetics to skin that comes into contact with Pearls
- Spray perfume or products on or near Pearls
- Shower or wash your hands with your Pearls on
