The green mineral, malachite is a stunning copper carbonate that can be found in limestone. ![]() Carefully store your jewelry pieces when you’re not using them both to avoid scratches and to avoid extra moisture.Do not use ultrasonic cleaners as the MOP is quite delicate and you may damage it.Avoid contact with hairspray or perfume.Refrain from showering or swimming with your MOP jewelry as in time the stone may shrink.Mother of pearl is a more delicate stone, so if you choose a VCA MOP jewelry piece you should be aware of the following: Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl Care Firstly, it looks absolutely amazing and it’s soft ivory color makes it easy to pair with everything, secondly, it’s one of VCA’s more affordable stones and at the same time being one of the most recognizable variations especially if you choose the Alhambra in MOP. The mother of pearl is one of Van Cleef’s most popular stones for a few reasons. The beautiful Mother of Pearl is a symbol for good luck, prosperity and success. Another term for mother-of-pearl is “nacre”, which can be defined as “the substance formed by some types of pearls when they grow over years with layers upon layers until it forms this beautiful lustrous surface.” It’s made out of calcium carbonate called aragonite, which comes from oysters or other shellfish like freshwater mussels. MOP is an organic gemstone and refers to the iridescent lining that’s found in nacre producing molluscs’ shells. What are the most popular stones that Van Cleef uses? The Byzantine Alhambra collection is inspired by the clover design but it’s made only in solid gold without any center stones.The Pure Alhambra is a reinterpretation of the Vintage Alhambra but it is made with smoother lines, giving it a slightly different look.The Lucky Alhambra combines the clover motif with other motifs such as hearts, stars, butterflies in a variety of stones.The Magic Alhambra is the biggest sized motif, perfect for making a statement. ![]()
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