All About Tahitian Pearls

WISDOM | GROWTH | INTROSPECTION

Birthstone: June Anniversary: 30th MOHs Hardness: 2.5-4.5
Origin: Saltwater farms in French Polynesia

Tahitian pearls are beloved for their grey to black hues. Like all pearls, Tahitian pearls are formed when an irritant becomes trapped in a mollusk. The mollusk secretes a fluid, called nacre, which coats the irritant layer upon layer until a pearl is formed.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Keep Tahitian pearls away from chemicals. Contact with cosmetics, oils, acids, etc., can discolor or ruin the texture of pearls. To clean, use warm water with mild soap. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.

Strands of pearls should not be washed. They should be wiped down with a soft clean cloth before storing. Wetting the silk can cause stretching.

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