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Fleur De Salt Jewellery History and Care

Nov 3, 2021 | Blog

By Gerald

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Fleur De Salt Jewellery History and Care

Fleur de sel, as its name suggests, is a type of sea salt mined in the coastal area surrounding the town of Cherbourg on the French Riviera. It’s produced exclusively by the cliffs and low spots along the shoreline, where it is allowed to slowly dry over years. This drying process leaves fleur de sel’s mineral and salt content highly concentrated and unrecoverable, thus rendering it a precious commodity. As such, it’s expensive.

Fleur de sel comes from several locations all over northern France, but the most common mining locations are in the departments of Meuse, Narbonne and Burgundy. The flower of salt, fleur de sel, is harvested in the low spots and cliffs of northern France between July and November every year. The salt is then ground and sent to various salt mines all over northern France where it is processed into fleur de sel. The price varies depending on how much pure salt is left in the crystal and its transparency.

The flower of salt is also mined in tiny quantities by hobbyist hobbyists, usually from the Narbonne, Meuse and Burgundy regions. It’s also sold in retail stores in France, England and Belgium, often being sold in the form of fleur de sel bouquet. However, collecting the salt flower of salt is an illegal activity in mainland France. Nonetheless, it’s easy to find fleur de sel salt in the flea markets of the major cities in France and the surrounding countries, as well as all around Europe and the rest of the world.

If you want to buy fleur de sel online, then there are a few tips that can help you to get the best quality for the lowest price. One thing to look out for is whether or not the product is harvested by hand. Handcrafted fleur de sel products are rarer and generally more expensive than mass-produced products, but it’s well worth the extra expense. In addition, the handmade fleur de sel jewelry products from artisan artisans living in France are also typically of better quality than jewelry designed for mass production, with better craftsmanship and value. This means buying an authentic fleur de sel necklace from an artisan located in northern France (which would be more difficult to find) is worth the extra cost.

Another important factor to consider when you buy fleur de sel online is the origin of the salt. French fleur de sel comes from the Atlantic Ocean, where salt clings to the rocks as it evaporates into the ocean. Artisan craftsman who live off the shores of southern France harvest the salt and then hand-crush it into fleur de sel necklaces that reflect the unique natural colors of this sea fleur de sel mineral. The color ranges from blue-green to gold-orange and reflects the changing sea temperatures during the year, making each piece special.

When you buy fleur de sel online, it’s important to understand the jewelry’s origins and care instructions. Most handmade fleur de sel products are not machine washable, and they should be hand washed on a gentle cycle using a gentle, fragrance-free detergent and warm water. Use a gentle brush to gently brush away any excess salt crystals, and don’t rinse. Do not place the jewelry in a dryer or hang it to dry, and keep your fleur de sel pendants out of direct sunlight. If you do decide to display your jewelry, remember to allow for room for growth – the longer it sits in your home, the more it will age and develop subtle wrinkles.

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