Pearl care

Pearls are a chemical and organic gem that require a more specialized care and they should be cleaned delicately than most other gem materials. They deteriorate in contact with chemicals like household cleaners, perfumes, cosmetics, and hair care products of all kinds. They can be highly sensitive to the rough or abrasive surfaces and chemicals that are used to clean other jewels. Cultural pearls with thicker coatings, too, are much more fragile than other gemstones. The surface of a pearl is soft and can be easily damaged. Pearls set in rings and bracelets are subject to more cuffing and scratching than pearls set in brooches, earrings, necklaces or strands. Therefore, it is extremely important to clean pearls with utmost care.

Read more to know how to take care of your pearls and make them look like ‘just bought’!

Main Care tips:

Never clean pearls in an ultrasonic cleaner. Never use detergent or bleaches or baking soda or ammonia based products. Do not keep pearls near heaters or in places that get strong sunlight. Do not use any abrasive materials to clean the pearls. Take your pearls off when applying cosmetics and perfumes. 

Cleaning Tips:

Use warm water: Soak a cotton cloth in warm water and use it to wipe your pearls, softly. Cleaning pearl jewelry with warm water will give it shine and make it appear almost brand new.

Use a mild shampoo:  Mix any kind of mild shampoo in warm water to clean your pearls. Place the bag into the mixture and gently rub the pearls. Remember, do not put too much stress on the bag while rubbing it, as you may end up rubbing the pearls against each other.

Use cotton cloth: A cotton cloth is best suitable to clean your pearls. Wipe your pearls with the cloth, using very delicate hands. Cotton cloth can also clean soiled pearls, when used meticulously and with immense care.

Storage

Pearl strands are stored separately from other jewelry because of the pearl's soft surface which can be easily scratched by other gems. Silk bags, velvet-lined box, pearl folder (a satin-lined leatherette envelope with snaps to hold a strand in place) are good places to store pearls. Never store pearls in a plastic bag as some types of plastics emit a chemical that can cause the surface of the pearls to deteriorate.

Meet the stars!

All you movie buffs! Here’s something thrilling for you! New Bengali movie ‘BHARAATE’ has already launched its trailer and will be releasing on 11^th April, 2014. Watch the trailer @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq4-ohDrn_I

The star cast of the movie are the Tolly queen Rituparna Sengupta, Arunima Ghosh and Rajdeep Gupta. Dolann Mainakk has composed the music of this film. AVMA Media LLP, Avishek Ghosh and Manish have produced this film.

The story of the film revolves around Rimi (Arunima) and Bikram (Rajdeep). They are a married couple. They look for a tenant and they come across Tiasha Sinha. Tiasha Sinha (Rituparna Sengupta) rents their ancestral home. How their life changes after the tenant makes an entry in their lives is what the film focuses on.

Rituparna Sengupta, who has done more than 100 films and famous for her roles in all the commercial films said that the theme of the film ‘BHARAATE’ is universal and it will have an appeal to both the rural and the urban audience.

The ‘BHARAATE’ stars will be present at the Chandrani Pearls store at Golpark on 4^th April 2014 from 5 pm – 7 pm. All the fans have a golden chance to meet and greet the stars. They can spend a delightful time at the event and be a part of the star studded evening. For the event details click @ https://www.facebook.com/events/648270051893684/

What more? Visit our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/pearlsandyou and participate in our ongoing quiz contest and get a chance to win 2 free tickets to the special premiere of the movie ‘BHARAATE’ on 11^th April 2014.

Spirit of Colors

Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated in the month of Phalgun (February-March). With winter neatly tucked up in the attic, it's time to come out of our cocoons and enjoy this spring festival.

‘Holi' comes from the word ‘hola' which means sacrifice. The festival is a reminder that we must live our lives in a spirit of service and sacrifice. It stands for the victory of good over evil, a theme that runs through every Indian festival. For it is impossible that those who live their lives by truth will ever be overcome by the corrupt.

Holi celebration begins with lighting up of bonfire on the Holi eve. Numerous legends & stories associated with Holi celebration makes the festival more exuberant and vivid. People rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on each others' faces and cheer up saying, "bura na maano Holi hai". Holi also gives a wonderful chance to send blessings and love to dear ones wrapped in a special Holi gift.

Holi also celebrates the legend of Radha and Krishna which describes the extreme delight, Krishna took in applying colour on Radha and other gopis. This prank of Krishna later, became a trend and a part of the Holi festivities. 

Holi helps to bring the society together and strengthens relationships. Chandrani Pearls wishes to spread love, joy, happiness and laughter on this occasion.

Chandrani Pearls wishes everyone a very Happy Holi!

'Being a woman of today'

 The American Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "What lies behind us and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Little did he know that his quote would sum up the past, present and future of women every where.

A woman of today is a woman of substance. A woman of substance is a woman of power, a woman of positive influence and a woman of meaning. To be branded a woman of substance is one the greatest compliments one can give a woman who wants to be an influential female. A woman of today is not the one born necessarily with courage but born with potential.

A woman of today is clothed in strength and dignity. She laughs without the fear of the future.

A woman of today lives her life on her own terms and shouldn’t let society define her. She becomes the signature icon of herself. A strong woman is the bearer, the pacifier and she has the belief and faith of what she does. She discovers the independent woman within herself.

A woman of today lives by the morals and values of life. She is sensitive, assertive and unique as well. She has high self esteem, confident, humble and last but not least loves herself.

Chandrani Pearls salutes all the ‘Women of today’ this International Women’s Day for being so fearless and for being what they are today.

Chandrani Pearls day out with old friends

Offering freedom and love

'No matter how busy a person is, if they really care they will always find time for you.'

Chandrani pearls have taken an initiative to spend some time with the lovely senior citizens at St. Joseph’s Old Age Home, Minto Park. The lovable and adorable seniors thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the event. It was a great opportunity for Chandrani Pearls to share happiness with them.

Mrs. Joyshree Lahiri, a prominent classical singer, sang bhajan at the event. Interactive games were played with them and a Bengali band ‘Kanvas’ also performed at the event.

Chandrani Pearls had a wonderful time with them as it could bring smile on their faces. Some senior citizens were moved into tears and expressed their grief to us. Their family does not come to meet and spend some with them. They feel abandoned and helpless even if when they are being loved and cared at this place.

                           At the end of the event pearl earrings were given to them as a memento

 at that great day. Chandrani Pearls hopes to spend a joyous and playful time with those lovely people once again. It also hopes to give continuous love and support in the days to come.

Offering freedom and love

'No matter how busy a person is, if they really care they will always find time for you.'

Chandrani pearls have taken an initiative to spend some time with the lovely senior citizens at St. Joseph’s Old Age Home, Minto Park. The lovable and adorable seniors thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the event. It was a great opportunity for Chandrani Pearls to share happiness with them.

Mrs. Joyshree Lahiri, a prominent classical singer, sang bhajan at the event. Interactive games were played with them and a Bengali band ‘Kanvas’ also performed at the event.

Chandrani Pearls had a wonderful time with them as it could bring smile on their faces. Some senior citizens were moved into tears and expressed their grief to us. Their family does not come to meet and spend some with them. They feel abandoned and helpless even if when they are being loved and cared at this place.

At the end of the event pearl earrings were given to them as a memento at that great day. Chandrani Pearls hopes to spend a joyous and playful time with those lovely people once again. It also hopes to give continuous love and support in the days to come.

Benefits of pearl gemstone

The remedial measure is one of the popular parts of Indian predictive science of astrology. The science of astrology does predict the human fate, while, the remedial measures help to neutralize the negative planetary influences on the human being.  The different planets have different precious and semi-precious stones. The pearl is one of them which are assigned to the planet Moon.

Pearl is used to remove the evil effects of moon and in turn it strengthens the mind force and brings good sleep. Pearl is very useful for ladies as it increases their beauty and facial luster. It develops good harmony between husband and wife. Pearl in combination with Rudraksha helps to solve problems related to depression and pessimism. It inspires love and faith between the two partners. It also gives good memory and helps to cure insomnia, eye diseases uterine problems, heart problems, T.B., constipation, hysteria etc. There are various remedial measures to neutralize the negativity of the planet Moon. However, the white pearl is one of the popular remedy for the planet Moon

Who should use pearl?

Basically, the person who belongs to Cancer ascendant, Scorpio ascendant and Pisces ascendant can use white pearl. It is recommended for the person who belongs cancer sign can get the benefits of the pearl.

If the planet Moon is debilitated and afflicted, the pearl helps immensely especially, during the mahadasa and antardasa of Moon.

How to use pearl?

The pearl should get set with silver and should be worn on Monday morning of bright fortnight. The ring for moon should be washed with Ganga’s water of raw milk before wearing. The following mantra should be recited 108 times before wearing.