Humphrey bangle with freshwater pearl

The objective that Humphrey set in collaboration with Norbert Muerrle for this jewelry line was to find a stainless steel material that is elastic. After more than a year of development work, a 2 mm thick fabric, consisting of many individual stainless steel threads in various alloys and thicknesses, was developed. The stainless steel threads are twisted together and processed. Only the correct arrangement provides the desired properties.

The bracelet can be easily opened and then fits snugly around the wrist. If the bracelet is ever too loose, it can simply be tightened and will then fit perfectly again.

The design with the different spheres may somewhat remind one of the "retro style". What is certain is that these pieces are simply beautiful.

Humphrey's freshwater pearls

Although the traditional origin of pearls is oysters that live in saltwater, mollusks that live in freshwater lakes and rivers can also produce pearls.

Freshwater pearls are durable and resist chipping, wear, and show fewer signs of use.
Freshwater pearls differ from other cultured pearls in that they are not provided with a nucleus. Instead, a small incision is made in the tissue, into which a tissue particle from another oyster is inserted. The mussels are nurtured and cared for between 2 and 6 years. The finished pearls consist of solid mother-of-pearl.
In recent years, the Chinese have been able to bring the art of freshwater pearl cultivation to a level where the top qualities are hardly distinguishable from their saltwater relatives.

The HUMPHREY jewelry wearer thus has the certainty of owning a special piece of jewelry.

Dangers for the pearls

Pearls are sensitive to chemical and physical influences due to their chemical composition (e.g., they should be removed for showering and hair washing).
They consist predominantly of calcium carbonate and the organic horny substance conchiolin. Pearls are sensitive to excessive heat, dryness, and moisture.

Care of the pearls

There are special cleaning baths for this purpose that are mild. Pearls should preferably not be cleaned with ultrasound.
You can clean the pearls yourself from time to time in a simple way. Place the pearl in a bath of lukewarm water mixed with a splash of a gentle detergent and some alcohol, and brush gently. Then rinse the pearl with clear water and dry the pearl with a soft cloth. Every two to three years, you can gently rub the pearl with lanolin.

A pearl piece of jewelry brings joy on many days and lasts a lifetime!

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