Pearl Jewelry

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Facts about Pearl
Hardness Hardness
2.5Mohs Scale
Very Delicate

A soft stone requiring careful handling. Best reserved for display pieces or worn only on special occasions. Store individually and keep away from all other jewelry.

The Mohs scale rates a gem's scratch resistance from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest). Read more about the Mohs scale and why durability isn't just about hardness.

Care Instructions Care Instructions
Pearls should never be cleaned in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. It’s safe to use warm, soapy water for occasional, thorough cleaning. If the pearls are strung, be sure the string is completely dry before wearing.
Points of Interest Points of Interest
  • Birthstone of June
  • Traditional gift for the 3rd and 30th anniversaries
  • One of the few organic gems—another notable one is amber
  • There are four main types: Akoya, Tahitian, South Sea, Freshwater
  • Pearl culturing began around 1890 by Kokichi Mikimoto
  • American soldiers in Japan purchased a great many cultured pearls as gifts before returning home, helping popularize them in the United States.