We design and craft our treasures with hundreds of components from all over the world. Much of this is handcrafted and/or natural materials and components that are not always the same each time we order them. We are constantly striving to maintain our designs as you see them in the photography on our website, but often times we cannot obtain the exact patterns, precise design details and colors of the materials and components as you see them. If we must substitute another component or material within one of our designs we will strive to achieve equivalent or greater quality and character to what is represented in our photography.
Everyone’s computer can show color differently so the colors you see on your monitor may differ from the actual piece of jewelry.
We make every attempt to ensure that our online catalog is as accurate and complete as possible. In order to give you the opportunity to view our products in great detail, some products may appear larger or smaller than their actual size in our photographs; and since every computer monitor is set differently, color and size may vary slightly.
If you have questions on any of these issues please give us a call at 1-866-966-5687 or email us at craig@jewelsofthereef.com and we will be pleased to help.
Jewelry Care
Caring for Your Pearls
Even cultured pearls with thicker nacre coatings are more fragile than most other gemstones, so you must handle them carefully to keep them in the best condition.
Your pearls will stay cleaner if you put them on after you've applied your makeup and perfume.
Be sure to take off your pearl rings before you apply hand and body creams.
Wipe your pearls with a soft, lint-free cloth as soon as you take them off. The cloth can be dampened with water or it can be dry. If damp, allow the pearls to air dry before putting them away.
Dirty pearls can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution (try Ivory flakes).
Never clean your pearls with solutions that contain ammonia or harsh detergents.
Don't put pearl jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner.
Don't use abrasive cleaners or rub pearls with abrasive cloth. Both can wear away the nacre coating, leaving you with a plain looking bead.
If your silk strung pearls get wet, do not hang them to dry as this will cause the silk to stretch. Lay them out flat on a soft cloth to air dry. Do not wear them, put them away or hang them again until they are completely dry.
Storing Pearls
Don't store your pearls with other jewelry, because they can be scratched easily when metal or gemstones rub against them. Find a special slot in your jewelry box for the pearls, or keep them in a soft bag made from chamois or another non-abrasive material.
Your fine pearl necklaces should be restrung periodically so that you're sure the silk or nylon cord holding them is in good shape.
Cleaning Gemstones
This link connects to a valuable chart that shows us safe and unsafe ways of cleaning many precious and semiprecious stones. Please use care when cleaning any gemstones as permanent damage can occur very quickly if cleaned improperly. Click here to access the page.
This link is to the International Colored Gemstone Association’s Gem Tips section. There is a great deal of information on this site that is of value. Click here to access the page.
