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June - pearl

A  timeless gem, enjoyed equally in ancient Rome or modern America, pearl is a favorite jewel of women around the globe. So valued are they that on his third voyage to America, Columbus kept his discovery of pearls in the New World a secret. He fell out of favor with the King of Spain. In the Orient, pearl powders are sold as an aphrodisiac. Pearls are unique in that they are the only gem of the sea from living creatures requiring no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. In the early 1900s the first successful commercial culturing of round pearls began. Since the 1920s cultured pearls have almost completely replaced natural pearls in the market. Cultured pearls are cultured and harvested in Japan, China, South Seas including Tahiti, Australia, Burma, the Philippines and the United States. 

Varieties, Qualities & Origins
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Cultured Pearl Enhancements
M
ost cultured pearls are subject to bleaching as a normal part of the processing phase of the gem to whiten and brighten the
nacre. Some cultured pearls are dyed to produce a number of dynamic fashion looks.

hardness
(
Scratch Resistance)

21/2-4 on the moh's scale

Toughness
(
Chip & Crack resistance)

Usually good unless the outer layers have surface imperfections.

Stability
(
To heat, Light, Chemicals)

Avoid any exposure to prolonged heat including intense light sources. Generally stable to light. Avoid chemicals, all acids, perspiration, skin oils, perfume and alcohol-based hairspray.

Cleaning

Never ultrasonic or steam clean. 

Repair

Avoid heat. Restring once a year. Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth after each wearing. Do not submerse or soak in any liquid. Store away from other jewelry items. Put on last, take off first to avoid direct contact with perfume and hairspray.

Occasions

June Birthstone with Moonstone and Alexandrite.
3rd and 30th
Wedding Anniversaries

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