These side-facing hoop earrings feature flattened sterling silver metal on either side of movable pearls accented with sterling silver beads. These large hoops are finished with friction back posts.
Wear pearl for faith, honesty, purity, wisdom, charity, and personal integrity. It represents the soul’s journey towards perfection. Pearls are formed by a mollusk that has coated an irritant in nacre: concentric layers of hard, shiny, smooth material, to help protect itself. Think of pearls as a symbol of adaptability and learning to take a negative situation and transforming it into something beautiful: a combination of time, patience, wisdom, integrity, and growth. Pearl is a wonderful gift representing friendship, deep understanding, and support for those you are with for the long haul.
Pearl corresponds to the sacral, heart, and crown chakras.
GEMSTONE CARE: Pearls are an organic gemstone, and should be cleaned with warm soapy water, or gentle jewelry cleaners that list that it’s safe for pearls. Store your pearls in a breathable cloth bag or jewelry box, and separate from other jewelry to avoid scratching the surface. Protect pearl’s luster from chemicals by putting your pearl jewelry on at least 30 minutes after applying lotions or perfumes, and wipe with a soft, damp cloth after each wear to remove any dirt, sweat or chemicals. Because a pearl’s surface is soft, protect from harsh chemicals and heavy wear during work or sports.
Sterling Silver is composed of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper alloy, added to harden it. Sterling silver should be stored properly and kept from heavy chemicals to keep from tarnishing, but unlike many metals, it can be cleaned and returned to its original shine. Use the most gentle cleaner that can get the job done: Silver can be cleaned with a silver polishing cloth, or gentle all purpose jewelry cleaner.
If you want your jewelry to last, remember the old saying: “Jewelry should be the last thing you put on, and the first thing you remove”.
Keep it clean by keeping it away from chemicals, lotions, perfumes, excessive humidity, and protect from heavy, hard wearing activities such as sports, heavy work, or vigorous exercise. The main culprits that shorten the life of your jewelry are: never taking it off, wearing it while sleeping, wearing it in hot tubs and pools, and while playing sports. Store in an airtight container such as jewelry box or zip lock baggie while not wearing. When storing long term, make sure to clean and dry thoroughly before storing.
