Journal

Stories, Guides & Jewelry Knowledge

Explore thoughtful guides on pearls, gemstone jewelry and everyday care, along with practical knowledge designed to help you better understand the materials and pieces you wear.

Pearl and gold earring worn on an ear, showing the pearl’s individual form

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Freshwater cultured pearls in round, oval and organic shapes on warm ivory linen

Pearl Guide

What Are Freshwater Pearls?

Learn how freshwater cultured pearls form, where they are grown, and why their varied shapes, colours and lustre give each one its own character.

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Jewelry Care

How to Store Gemstone Jewelry Safely and Prevent Damage

Store gemstone jewelry in a clean, soft-lined space where each piece is protected from harder stones, sharp metal edges, tangles and pressure. Separate compartments or individual…
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Jewelry Care

How to Care for Gemstone Jewelry: An Everyday Guide

Caring for gemstone jewelry starts with one question: what is the stone, and has it been treated? Different gemstones respond differently to impact, water, heat, light…
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Jewelry Care

How to Store Pearls Properly and Prevent Scratches

Store pearl jewelry flat, separate and protected from harder pieces. Learn practical habits for strands, earrings, rings and travel.
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Jewelry Care

Can Pearls Get Wet? Showering, Swimming and Cleaning Explained

Pearls can tolerate brief gentle cleaning, but showering, swimming and soaking can harm thread, glue, settings or finishes.
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Jewelry Care

How to Clean Pearls Safely at Home

Follow a gentle, step-by-step method to clean pearl jewelry safely, including what to use, what to avoid and how to dry strung pearls correctly.
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Jewelry Care

How to Care for Pearl Jewelry: A Simple Everyday Guide

Keep pearl jewelry looking luminous with gentle habits for wearing, wiping, cleaning and storing pearls—plus clear advice on what to avoid.
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