Pearl is the official birthstone of the month of
June. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 3rd and 30th years of marriage. Pearl jewely is given as a symbol of love. Everyone seems to love the beauty of a strand of pearls.
Pearl necklaces are classic pieces of jewellery that are treasured. Adding
earrings or a
bracelet to create pearl necklace sets is wonderful. Pearls are generally white, brown, silver, cream, black or pink depending on the type of shellfish and water. Pearls are less durable than most gems. They are sensitive to acids, dryness, and humidity. If you wear cosmetics and/or perfume, put these on before wearing your pearl jewellery. When taking off your pearls, wipe them with a dry, lint-free cloth. If needed, clean your pearls with warm soapy water being very careful to not get water into the drill hole as the pearl may discolor. Dry your pearls flat on an absorbant soft (preferably lint-free) towel. The price of pearls vary widely as a result of luster, size, how they were grown, color and type. Natural pearls are the most expensive, followed by cultured pearls.
Fresh water pearls tend to be relatively inexpensive. Store pearl jewellery separately from other jewellery as they will scratch. Store pearls in a dry environment. Avoid using plastic bags (as moisture may get trapped and cause damage).
