About/FAQ
Welcome to Beka's Pearl Party!
At Beka's Pearl Party you can purchase oysters to be opened live on facebook or to be sent to you to open at home! Every oyster has a pearl. Colour, size and shape is a mystery.
Did you know that the Pearl is the oldest gemstone in the world?
No other gem has captivated our fascination and admiration like the pearl. Diamonds may be forever, but pearls have been recognized as prized jewels for centuries longer than any cut stone. Almost all other gemstones are formed by mineral deposits that must be mined, cut, and polished to reveal their sparkling beauty. Pearls, on the other hand, are beautiful as they are - straight out of the mollusk. High quality pearls have an intense, brilliant luster and shiny iridescence that emanates from within the gem. For these reasons, pearls have become a symbol of purity and natural beauty.
Pearls are Gifts of Nature
Pearls are natural wonders that have been treasured for centuries by cultures ancient and modern around the world. Greek mythology proclaimed pearls to be tears of joy shed by the goddess Aphrodite. Ancient Egyptians associated pearls with Isis, the goddess of healing and life.
You can also purchase Jewellery to wear your pearls in from our online shop.FAQ
Whats the difference between salt water and fresh water pearls?Salt water pearls are known to have a more round shape and be more lustrous, freshwater pearls are know to have more nacre making them a bit more durable and come in a larger range of colours.What are Edisons, Monsters and twins?An Edison is a larger pearl, anything 10mm and above. A monster is a osyter that contains more than 10 pearls. And twins is when the oyster has two pearls, alot of the time being the same colour.How do I care for my pearls?
Pearls are porous and, therefore, caring for your pearls is very important. Without the right care, the natural beauty and value of your pearls may be diminished.
when wearing pearls, these necessary precautions should be adopted:
- Apply your makeup and perfume before you put on your pearls.
- Wipe pearls down after wearing with a warm, damp soft cloth to remove any residual body oil, makeup or perfume.
- Use mild soapy water to clean your pearls before leaving them to dry on a soft cloth.
avoid:
- Situations which will scratch or damage the pearl's nacre.
- Dehydration by storing your pearls in air-tight/moisture free environments.
- Subjecting pearls to excessive heat and/or strong sunlight.
- Exposing pearls to acids such as vinegar or cleaning agents containing ammonia or chlorine, bleaching agents or inks.
