Pearl care
Pearls are an organic material and should be cared for accordingly.
Put them on last
Put your pearls on last to avoid getting hair products, perfume and makeup on them, as this can cause discoloration and dull their shine.
Wipe them regularly
After use, remember to wipe them with a cloth. We recommend using a damp microfiber cloth.
Store them separately
Avoid storing your pearls with other jewellery, as they can scratch each other. Unlike silver and gold jewellery, pearls should not be stored in plastic bags.
Let your pearls breathe, as they are made from organic material.
Avoid water
Although pearls come from the sea, they do not tolerate water well. Remove your pearls when showering or swimming.
Everything you need to know about pearls
What are pearls, really?
Pearls are an organically formed jewellery material that exists in many different varieties. They are created by mollusks when a foreign object enters their shell. In other words, it’s a defense mechanism that results in the formation of a pearl.
At byBiehl – and in the jewellery industry in general – cultured freshwater pearls are used. These are called freshwater cultured pearls, and the fact that they are cultivated is actually a good thing.
Why freshwater cultured pearls?
Naturally occurring pearls are very rare today – and the price reflects that. Harvesting natural pearls also involves harsh working conditions, as it requires diving in the ocean in ways that are not always safe. These challenges are avoided with cultured pearls.
At the same time, it is easier to ensure consistent quality in the pearls used, and the design process can better match the desired pearl type and size – something we, as a jewellery brand, truly value.
Additionally, it is illegal to fish for natural pearls.
byBiehl’s pearls
We therefore only use cultivated freshwater pearls, available in different sizes and shapes. You can see this, for example, in our Coco collection, where the pearls are small, round and classic in their expression.
Aura Grande is a great example of jewellery with more volume, featuring large freshwater pearls with irregular shapes – each one completely unique. This type of pearl is called baroque pearls.
If you care a lot about how your pearls look, you’re always welcome to visit one of our stores and find the perfect set for you.
