Care Guide

Our pieces are made to live with you — water, sun, long nights. A few simple habits are enough for them to age well, and become more precious with time.

What are our pieces made of?

Every KIBO jewel is assembled by hand at the atelier, in Paris: genuine freshwater pearls selected one by one, glass beads — millefiori, blown glass —, mother-of-pearl chips, silver- or gold-toned metal elements and stainless steel clasps, on reinforced thread.

Freshwater pearls are a living material: none is perfectly round, and no two pieces are identical. That's intentional.

How to store your jewelry?

Store your piece in its KIBO case or a soft pouch, flat and separate from other jewelry to avoid scratches and tangles.

We recommend taking it off for sport and for sleeping — that's when the threads suffer most.

How to clean them?

A soft, dry cloth is enough in most cases to restore the pearls' shine. If needed, run the piece under lukewarm, lightly soapy water, rinse with clean water and let it dry flat on a cloth.

Avoid chemicals, abrasive jewelry cleaners and ultrasonic baths: freshwater pearls and glass don't like them.

Water, sea, shower?

Our pieces are designed never to leave you — showers and fresh water don't scare them.

After the sea or the pool, one reflex: rinse the piece with fresh water and let it dry flat. Salt and chlorine are the real enemies of pearls and metals.

Perfume, sunscreen and cosmetics: apply them first, let them dry, then put on your jewelry. Pearls remember what you do to them.

The patina

Over time, metal elements may develop a patina and pearls may catch the light differently. This is not a flaw: it's your life leaving its mark on the piece. A soft cloth brings back its original shine whenever you wish.

A jewel's longevity depends on exposure to chemicals, skin pH and each person's perspiration — so it can't be guaranteed for life, but well cared for, a KIBO piece carries through the summers.

A question?

Write to us at [email protected] — we'll be happy to answer, and if your piece needs a repair, the atelier can often restore it.