Honu Magazine

Solid silver: why does this precious metal last a lifetime?

Solid silver lasts because it can be cared for, polished, repaired, and recycled without losing its material value. Whether 925 or 950, it develops a patina over time instead of wearing away like p...

Gold and Silver Price Fluctuations in 2025 and 2026: Impact on the Jewelry Industry and Buying Advice

When gold and silver rise, the price of a handcrafted jewel does not depend only on the metal rate. It also includes material loss, workshop time, technical complexity, and finishing. Understanding...

How to recognize genuine Tahitian pearls?

To recognise a Tahitian pearl, observe its lustre, shades, surface, weight, and temperature. A cultured pearl often shows deep reflections and slight natural surface irregularities. An imitation ap...

How to choose jewellery to give as a gift

When you give a piece of jewellery as a gift, you are choosing something that will be appreciated and that reflects the personality of the person it is intended for. It is also a piece of jewellery...

How to identify solid silver?

To identify solid silver, start by looking for a purity hallmark, then observe the weight, patina, and reaction to a magnet. Silver is not magnetic and does not flake like plating. At Honu, the Ide...

How to care for your silver jewellery on a daily basis?

To preserve the brightness of solid silver, wipe your jewel after each wear, avoid perfume, chlorine, and household products, then store it away from air and humidity. These simple habits limit oxi...

How to care for your Tahitian Pearl?

A Tahitian pearl is preserved through gentle care: wipe it after each wear, avoid perfume, creams, and chemicals, then store it separately from other jewellery. Because its material is organic, it ...

How to determine your ring size?

To measure your ring size remotely, use a printable ring sizer or measure a ring that already fits, then check the millimetre conversion. Measure preferably at the end of the day, when the finger i...