How to Care for Your Pearls Jewelry and How to Store Them?
Care for Your Pearls
Even cultured pearls with thicker coatings are more fragile than most other gemstones, so you must handle them carefully to keep them in the best condition.
Put pearls on after putting on any cosmetics so it doesn't harm your pearls.
Just wearing your pearls helps them too, your body's natural oils will help keep them lustrous.
Be sure to take off your pearl rings before you apply hand and body creams.
Never clean your pearls with solutions that contain ammonia or harsh detergents.
When cleaning your pearl jewelry, don't use any cleaning solution, simply wipe them with a soft cloth.
Don't put pearl jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner.
Don't use abrasive cleaners or rub pearls with abrasive cloth. Both can wear away the nacre coating, leaving you with a plain looking bead.
Store Your Pearls
Don't store your pearls with other jewelry, because they can be scratched easily when metal or gemstones rub against them. Find a special slot in your jewelry box for the pearls, or keep them in a soft bag made from chamois or another non-abrasive material.
Your fine pearl necklaces should be restrung periodically so that you're sure the silk or nylon cord holding them is in good shape.
