{"id":6763,"date":"2011-06-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-06-03T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.genisi.com\/knowing-more-about-pearls\/"},"modified":"2011-06-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-06-03T22:00:00","slug":"knowing-more-about-pearls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genisi.com\/en\/knowing-more-about-pearls\/","title":{"rendered":"How much you know about pearls?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The pearls are very feminine<\/strong> and versatile and they confer a jovial and cheerful air. Maybe for this reason the pearl is one the most popular gems <\/strong>nowadays.<\/p>\n

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 <\/p>\n Audrey Hepburn in the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany\u2019s”\n

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South-sea gold natural color<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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How the pearl<\/strong>s are formed?<\/p>\n

Almost all the true pearls marketed by the established jewelers are “cultivated<\/strong>” (only in very few rare cases natural pearls<\/strong> are still used) . It means that the man participates as initiator agent on its formation, by introducing one or more nuclei inside each oyster.<\/p>\n

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cultured pearls grafter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Soon after, the oysters are taken to its natural habitat – seas or lakes – where they stay, during a period that varies of one to three years, until they complete the cycle of its formation. During this period, it occurs a slow deposition of very fine and concentric layers of the well-known element as nacre <\/strong>(aragonite and calcite micro-crystals), responsible for the shine and beauty of the pearls.<\/p>\n

After this step is accomplished, they are removed, cleaned and classified to be used in jewels.<\/p>\n

This process, besides the high risk of loss involved, make the pearls even more valuable.<\/p>\n

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pearl selection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pearls are very sensitive, even to weak acids, as perfumes.<\/p>\n

How should we take care of our pearls<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Basically, to avoid them to be in direct contact with perfumes and other chemical products, clean them daintily after use, with a soft flannel or cotton of good quality.<\/p>\n

You may also use neutral soap and distilled cold water<\/strong>, without soaking. Then, rinse well and dry with soft fabric or paper. Bracelets or necklaces of pearls should not be washed, as the humidity weakens the silk thread.<\/p>\n

For an extra shine, rub slightly with olive oil or oil of almonds of good quality.<\/p>\n

The pearls need “to breathe” and they are resented of the humidity or excessive dryness. Keep them in airy places and never keep them involved in plastic bags<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you notice the silk threads became weak, forward your jewel to your jeweler so that the pearls are re-threaded.<\/p>\n

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