Pearl care
Pearls are made of organic material and should be cared for accordingly
Put them on at the end.
Put your pearls on last to avoid getting hair products, perfume, and makeup on them, as they may otherwise become discolored and lose their luster.
Wipe them down regularly
After use, remember to wipe them down with a cloth. We recommend using a damp microfiber cloth.
Keep them to themselves
Avoid storing your pearls with other jewelry, as they can scratch each other. Unlike silver and gold jewelry, pearls should not be stored in plastic bags.
Let your pearls breathe, as they are made of organic material.
Avoid water
Although pearls come from the sea, they don't do well when exposed to water. So take off your pearls when you shower or swim.
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What exactly are pearls?
Pearls are an organically formed jewelry material that comes in a range of different varieties. They are created by mollusks when a foreign object enters their shell. This is a defense mechanism that results in pearls being formed.
At byBiehl, and generally in the jewelry industry, cultivated freshwater pearls are used. These types of pearls are called freshwater cultured pearls - and the fact that they are cultivated is actually a good thing!
Why freshwater cultured pearls?
Pearls that occur naturally in mollusks are very unusual in modern times - and their price reflects that. Harvesting natural pearls involves harsh working conditions, as it requires diving in the sea in a way that is not always safe for those doing it. These issues do not arise with cultured pearls.
At the same time, it is easier to ensure consistent quality in the pearls used, as well as to accommodate the design process and the desired pearl type and size. As a jewelry company, we are of course happy about that.
In addition, fishing for natural pearls is illegal.
byBiehl's pearls
We therefore only use cultivated freshwater pearls, in various sizes and shapes: you can see an example in our Coco collection. These pearls are very round, small, and classic in appearance.
Aura Grande is a good example of a piece of jewelry with more voluminous pearls. Here you can see large freshwater pearls with irregular shapes - which are completely unique. This type of pearl is called a baroque pearl.
If you care a lot about what your pearls look like, feel free to visit our stores and find the perfect set for you. You can find our stores here.
