Humphrey Stud Earrings Navette Pearl

with Akoya pearl gray 6.5 - 7mm

The navette earring is a classic form of jewelry and very elegant. The navette shape discreetly covers the pierced ear holes and sits beautifully on every ear. It is light, comfortable to wear and attracts attention.

The earrings are matte. All edges are softened and feel smooth. Humphrey uses nickel-free stainless steel.

The beads are fixed on a pin. As a small detail, these pins are sandblasted at Humphrey to increase the strength of the connection.

Humphrey offers a 2-year guarantee that the pearl will stay secure if it is properly cared for. However, the lifespan is unlimited. Most of the jewelry pieces ever produced by Humphrey are still worn.

Humphrey's Akoya pearls - here in grey:

The country of origin of the Akoya pearl is Japan. Akoya pearls reach a size of 3 to 11mm . Growth is very slow, about 0.15 – 0.3mm per year. The pearls should have a layer of 0.6mm and can therefore only be harvested after about 4 years.

The following criteria must be met for HUMPHREY:

Color: Akoya pearls are generally white. In the case of gray pearls, these are treated.

Luster: The luster of the Akoya pearl is very pronounced and depends on the thickness of the pearl.

Shape: The shape of Akoya pearls is usually round. For Humphrey jewelry, it must be perfectly round and have a flawless surface.

Size: The pearl must match the size of the stainless steel jewelry and therefore be very precise in diameter.

The HUMPHREY jewelry wearer can therefore be sure that she owns a special piece of jewelry.

Dangers to the Pearls

Pearls are due to their chemical compositionmm sensitive to chemical and physical influences (e.g. they should be removed for showering and washing hair)mm en).

They consist mainly of calcium carbonate and the organic horn substance conchyne. 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 not be cleaned in ultrasound if possible.

You can clean the pearls yourself from time to time in a simple way. Put the pearl in a bath of lukewarm water with a splash of mild detergent and a little alcohol and brush gently. Then rinse the pearl with clean water and dry it with a soft cloth. Every two to three years you can gently rub the pearl with lanolin.