Why Choose Moon River Pearls?
Every creation of Moon River Pearls is an individually crafted work of art. Made of high-quality, high-luster gems, with 100 percent solid nacre, each piece is painstakingly matched and finished by artisans who have decades of experience. The result is beautiful cultured pearl jewelry of exceptional quality and value that rivals even the best natural pearls.
Today, leading gemologists consider cultured pearls from China the most beautiful of all freshwater cultured pearls, and of better quality than those produced in Japan. The gems of Moon River Pearls are harvested from the temperate waters of Lake Taihu in the Yangzi Delta plain. Serene and beautiful, Lake Taihu is the third largest freshwater lake in China. (Besides pearl production, the 2250-square kilometer lake is home to a thriving fishing industry and boasts unique ornamental limestone rocks that are used to decorate traditional Chinese gardens.) The care of our pearl mussels is overseen by experienced pearl farmers who, over many decades, have honed their techniques for implanting, growing, and harvesting pearls. Using only solid mother-of-pearl beads, Moon River Pearls' experts implant our mussels before returning them to the water, where they are allowed to remain unmolested for up to five years before they are harvested. The result of our patience and experience is a beautiful, durable gem with 100 percent solid nacre and wonderful luster, size and color.
See for yourself: Compare jewelry from Moon River Pearls to other cultured pearl jewelry, and you will see differences in luster, uniformity, and matching, among other characteristics. Don't take our word for it—the quality of our pearls speaks for itself!
If you shop around, you will find that our highly prized pearls are a great value. Many of our customers wonder how we can offer such exquisite gems at such extraordinary prices. There are two reasons:
• We have our own cultured pearl source in China, giving us exclusive control over quality and delivery
• We have harnessed the efficiency of e-Commerce.
You will find that the pearls you buy from us are truly extraordinary—and truly an extraordinary value!
Whether you're purchasing pearls for yourself or for someone special, they are a wonderful treat and we believe they should be packaged accordingly. Not only are Moon River Pearls' gems high quality with solid nacre, beautiful luster, matched roundness and exquisite color, they are packaged to enhance these traits. Your Moon River Pearls jewlery will arrive via FedEx, displayed in our elegant Moon River Pearls gift box that doubles as a safe storage place for your investment. Order your pearls from Moon River Pearls and you will be completely thrilled—we guarantee it.
We ship via Federal Express Ground; expect your pearls to arrive in three to ten business days. Speedier options are available if you don't want to wait! Prices to destinations outside the U.S. are quoted at checkout.
If you are not completely delighted with your Moon River Pearls purchase, you may return it within 30 days for a full, hassle-free refund. We'll even pay return shipping costs! Simply call our toll-free customer service number or e-mail us for return instructions.
Treated with care, pearls can last a lifetime or longer. Although they have a low hardness compared to other gems, their dense, compact makeup makes them surprisingly durable. But pearls are perishable. Substances like perfume, vinegar, hairspray, inks, and perspiration are detrimental to pearls, as is chlorine. It is best to remove pearl jewelry before swimming and showering, and to put pearls on after makeup, perfume and hairspray have been applied. Once a pearl's surface is marred, unlike a gemstone, it cannot be polished, sanded or reshaped—unfortunately man has yet to invent a way to restore pearls' natural beauty. For this reason, pearls should be stored in their own pouch (or your Moon River Pearls box) away from other gems so they don't get scratched or marred. To clean pearls, rub them with a soft cloth. If soap is needed, use a non-abrasive cleaner such as hand soap. Let your pearls air dry fully before you wear them again. Never use bleach, abrasive cleaners, or an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. It may be necessary to have pearls restrung if they are worn frequently. |