Resources - 2008 - Australian South Sea Pearls

Media & Research

The different kinds of cultured pearls

11 December 2008

By Henry A. Hanni, FGA

SSEF Swiss Gemological Institute, Basel, Switzerland

A piece on the varietals of cultured pearls, and the intention of their creation. The article also details the necessity to distinguish cultured pearls from natural pearls.

Editorial

Key editorial featuring Australian South Sea pearls from influential international publications.

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March 2016Bride to Be Magazine February 2016Qantas The Australian Way January 2016Balmain Backstage January 2016Australian Traveller March 2015Chanel Backstage February 2015Glint Magazine February 2015Glint Magazine January 2015Vogue Italia October 2014Yue October 2014InStyle September 2014InStyle September 2014Vogue.com.au September 2014InStyle June 2014CR Fashion book May 2014Elle China April 2014Vogue China March 2014Harpers Bazaar Vietnam March 2014L'officiel China February 2014Jewellery News Asia January 2014Harpers Bazaar Vietnam January 2014Elle China January 2013Vogue Italia November 2012Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, 2012 August 2011Vogue Homme International March 2010InStyle November 2007Vogue US

Bride to Be Magazine, March 2016 Paspaley

Qantas The Australian Way Magazine, February 2016 Pasapley

Balmain Pre-Fall Collection, Backstage, January 2016

Australian Traveller, January 2016 Paspaley

Chanel Fall Ready-to-Wear Collection, Backstage, March 2015

Glint Magazine, February 2015 Ella Gafter - ellagafter.com

Glint Magazine, February 2015 Ella Gafter - ellagem.com

Vogue Italia, Jan 2015 Ella Gafter - ellagafter.com

Yue, September 2014 Ella Gafter - ellagafter.com

InStyle, November 2014 Paspaley - Paspaley.com

InStyle, October 2014 Paspaley - Paspaley.com

Vogue.com.au, October 2014 Paspaley - Vogue.com.au

InStyle, October 2014 Paspaley - Paspaley.com

CR Fashion book, Spring 2014 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

Elle China, May 2014 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

Vogue China, April 2014 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

Harpers Bazaar Vietnam, March 2014 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

L'officiel China, March 2014 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

Jewellery News Asia, February 2014 Paspaley - Paspaley.com

Harpers Bazaar Vietnam, January 2014 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

Elle China, January 2014 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

Vogue Italia, 2013 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, 2012 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

Vogue Homme International, 2011 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

InStyle, March 2010 Paspaley - Paspaley.com

Vogue US, 2007 Ella Gem - Ellagafter.com

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Caring for Pearls

With proper care, the natural beauty of pearls can be enjoyed for generations.

Please consider the following advice when caring for pearls:

Some chemicals may harm pearls. Wait until after applying makeup, perfume and hair products before putting on pearl jewellery.
Wipe pearl jewellery with a pearl chamois or soft cloth before putting it away.
Store pearl jewellery wrapped in a soft cloth to protect it from rubbing against harder gems or abrasive objects.
Occasionally clean your pearls gently with a cloth dipped in alcohol diluted with warm water or in mild soapy water. Rinse the cloth in fresh water and wipe pearls clean. Dry with a soft cloth.
Strands will require restringing from time to time, depending on how often they are worn. It is advisable to seek guidance on restringing from your Australian South Sea pearl supplier.