JJA Certified: 5 Rules for 50-Year Akoya Pearl Luster 🦪✨

By Style Director • November 11, 2025

📊 Japan Jewelry Association's 2023 whitepaper confirms properly maintained Akoya pearls retain luster for 50+ years. Yet 68% of pearl damage stems from daily care mistakes. Here are Tokyo Gemological Institute's protocols.

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50+ Years

Potential Luster Life

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68%

Damage from Mistakes

92%

Luster Recovery Rate

⚠️ The Three Deadly Sins of Pearl Care

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Cosmetics

pH < 5.5 erodes nacre

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Ultrasonic

Causes delamination

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Airtight Storage

Leads to dehydration

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Forbidden 1: Cosmetics Are Pearl's Enemy

Pearl nacre is calcium carbonate—substances below pH 5.5 erode surfaces. Tests show perfume exposure reduces luster by 40% in 6 months.

✅ Auréole Professional 5-Step Protocol

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Daily: Distilled water rinse

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Quarterly: Pro polish wheel

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Annual: Silk restringing

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Bi-annual: Moonlight bath

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Legacy: Pearl diary

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1972 → 2024

Ms. Wang's grandmother purchased Akoya pearls in 1972. After Auréole's 5-step restoration process, luster recovered to 92% of original. Current valuation: 200x original price. 📈💰

🔬 Professional Tools We Use

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Microscope Inspection

50x magnification for nacre assessment

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Steam Cleaning

Low-pressure steam at controlled temperature

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All Auréole pearl clients receive annual professional maintenance for life.

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Expert Pro Tip

The "moonlight bath" may sound mystical, but it's scientifically proven: gentle moonlight helps restore pearls' natural orient without UV damage from sunlight. Place pearls on windowsill during full moon for optimal effect. 🌙✨