What is the difference between the acrylic pearls and glass pearls used in the shoelace charms?
Although they look like similar pearl charm decorations, the pearl materials listed differ by product, which can make one wonder what the differences are when choosing.
Lightweight acrylic pearls are used in the flower charm, while glass pearls—made by coating glass beads to give a distinct luster and heft—are used in the ribbon pull charm.
Imitation pearls are classified according to the core material used as their base. Acrylic pearls belong to the plastic family, so they are lightweight and have little risk of breaking; glass pearls, on the other hand, feature a pearl essence coating on the surface of glass beads, offering a cool touch and a subtle weight close to natural pearls.
The two types of shoelace charms from MONDAY EDITION feature different pearls suited to their shapes and styling. The flower-shaped Teardrop Pearl Flower Shoelace Charms(Set) uses acrylic pearls to reduce the weight placed on the top of the foot when walking[1]. In contrast, the PEARL PULL BOW SHOELACE CHARMS(SET), which dangles long, uses glass pearls to add stability so that it hangs down naturally[2]. Both decorations are finished with rhodium plating on a brass base to reduce discoloration[3][4].
The duration of each pearl coating or cleaning standards when exposed to water or friction have not yet been confirmed.
Product measurements
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PEARL PULL BOW SHOELACE CHARMS(SET)
Other stated figures
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| DIAMETER | 4mm |
Teardrop Pearl Flower Shoelace Charms(Set)
Other stated figures
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| pearl ◦ | 0.6cm |
| length | 7cm |
For rows marked with ◦, flat measurement or circumference could not be confirmed in official sources, so hmmm determined them using figures from the same item.