JJA Certified: 5 Rules for 50-Year Akoya Pearl Luster 🦪✨
📊 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.
50+ Years
Potential Luster Life
68%
Damage from Mistakes
92%
Luster Recovery Rate
⚠️ The Three Deadly Sins of Pearl Care
Cosmetics
pH < 5.5 erodes nacre
Ultrasonic
Causes delamination
Airtight Storage
Leads to dehydration
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
Daily: Distilled water rinse
Quarterly: Pro polish wheel
Annual: Silk restringing
Bi-annual: Moonlight bath
Legacy: Pearl diary
Client Restoration Case
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
Microscope Inspection
50x magnification for nacre assessment
Steam Cleaning
Low-pressure steam at controlled temperature
Free Lifetime Service
All Auréole pearl clients receive annual professional maintenance for life.
Book Your Appointment →Complimentary for all Akoya pearl purchases
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. 🌙✨