Et billede af en rå perle og en østers på en beige baggrund

ALL ABOUT PEARLS

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Honesty & integrity

The pearl is possibly the most beloved gemstone in human history. It is created by mussels in rivers and the sea - the only gemstone created by a living animal, along with coral. Pearls come in numerous shapes, sizes and colors, which you can learn more about here.

Kvinde med guldbelagte smykker fra Carré. Hun bærer en twist hoop i creol stil med en stor perle charm til hoops.

JUNE'S BIRTHSTONE

The pearl is June's birthstone together with Moonstone, and is therefore the birthstone of the zodiac signs Gemini and Cancer. Each month has its very own birthstone, making jewellery set with a birthstone a personal and thoughtful gift.

Wearing your birthstone is said to bring good luck. You can wear your own birthstone as a lucky charm or your loved one's birthstone as a love symbol

Find your birthstone here

Et par lange guldbelagte øreringe fra Carré. Øreringene har ferskvandsperler og en grøn sten. Stenen hedder en prasiolit.

SYMBOLISM - THE PEARL

Pearl is the gemstone of honesty and purity. The pearl focuses on integrity, sincerity and truth. Throughout time, it has also been a symbol of abundance and luxury.

Guldbelagte øreringe med store perler fra carré. Øreringen har fire ferskvandsperler og er sat med en grøn ametyst/prasiolit i midten.

THE SPIRITUAL POWERS OF THE PEARL

The pearl differs from other crystals, but even though the pearl is not a 'true' mineral, it is still recognized as having the same metaphysical properties as other gems.

The pearl is known as a healing gemstone that guides the wearer to inner wisdom and provides a physical balance to its wearer. The gem is also said to absorb negative energy as well as protect your aura, thus aligning your chakra with the third eye to increase intuition and clarity.

HOW TO CARE FOR PEARL JEWELLERY

Pearls and pearl jewellery require careful care. Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity for long periods. Pearls thrive best when worn often, as the skin's natural oils help to maintain the pearl's shine. When cleaning your pearl jewellery, gently polish the pearl with a soft cloth to maintain their metaphysical properties and the pearl's natural shine. Remember that you can also have your jewellery professionally cleaned at Carré.

Kvinde med to vedhæng til halskæder i guld. Et bogstavsvedhæng i guld med bogstavet E og tre diamanter, samt et ferskvandsperlevedhæng med en diamant i øksenet

HOW IS A PEARL FORMED?

In nature, a pearl is formed when a foreign object such as a grain of sand or a small animal sneaks into the mussel and it begins to cover it with countless layers of nacre to protect itself.

Stort guldbelagt perlevedhæng fra Carré. Ferskvandsperlen er barok og er sat på en garland kæde.

CULTIVATION OF PEARLS

"Culturized pearl" is an expression that a pearl is cultured - but quite genuine. Almost all pearls on the market today are cultured pearls that are grown on pearl farms. They are cultivated by inserting foreign bodies/implants into the tissues of the mussels. The mussels are placed back in the water where they will cover the implants with countless layers of mother of pearl. The pearls can be harvested 6-18 months later.

Guldbelagte perlesmykker fra carré. Der er blomsterformede øreringe med perle, blomster formet vedhæng med perle og store hoops med perle samt en perlehalskæde med ferskvandsperler

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER PEARLS?

As the names suggest, the difference between freshwater and saltwater pearls is the environment and the type of mussel they are grown in. Both types of pearls are cultured and can have all shapes. Saltwater pearls are often more expensive as they take longer to grow. At Carré we always use real freshwater pearls.

Sølv perleøreringe fra Carré. To store ferskvandsperler på en krog lukning i øreringen

THE SHAPES OF THE PEARL

Pearls come in all shapes. Among the most popular shapes are:

Round: Perfect spherical pearl

Oval: Elongated pearl.

Drop: Pear/tear-shaped pearl.

Baroque: Asymmetric/uneven pearl.

Guldbelagt perlehalskæde med rå ferskvandsperler af typen Keshi.

KESHI PEARLS

Keshi Pearls consist of 100% Mother of Pearl and don’t have an artificially placed core like cultivated pearls do. The Keshi pearl occurs naturally in the clam’s tissue when pearls of other shapes are cultivated in the same clam. The Keshi Pearl is characterized by its flat, baroque shape, which sort of resembles cornflakes.

Kvinde med guldsmykker med perler fra Carré. En perleørering og en ring med stor perle af arten Mabe

MABE PEARLS

The Mabe Pearl is a pearl that is created on the inside of the clam’s shell, whereas other pearls are created in the clam’s tissue. That’s why Mabe Pearls always have a flat backside.

Guldbelagt korsvedhæng med perler fra Carré. Vedhænget med perlekors sidder på en wave halskæde.

THE PEARL THROUGH HISTORY

You can date the use of pearls several thousand years back in time, worn as a symbol of luxury and wealth. The Egyptian queen Cleopatra is said to have dissolved a large pearl into a glass of wine, just to demonstrate her wealth. The pearl has been loved by many iconic women such as Marie Antoinette, Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy and Coco Chanel.

Billede af en facetslebet Grøn agat og en rå grøn agat ædelsten på usynlig baggrund

GREEN AGATE

Harmony, health & protection

Billede af en cabochonslebet månesten og en rå månesten ædelsten på usynlig baggrund

MOONSTONE

Motherhood & care

Billede af en facetslebet Peridot og en rå peridot ædelsten på usynlig baggrund

PERIDOT

New beginnings & intuition

Billede af en facetslebet Citrin og en rå citrin ædelsten på usynlig baggrund

CITRINE

Motivation, growth & success