Here are a few great tips to help keep your pearls as beautiful 50 years from now as they are today. • The best way to clean pearls is with a soft, damp cloth, ideally after each time they are worn. • Pearls should never be cleaned in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Warm soapy water is safe, assuming the nacre is in good condition. Make sure strung pearls are completely dry before wearing. • Store pearls separately from gemstones and metal jewelry, which may scratch their surface. • Never store your pearls in a plastic bag. Plastic can emit a chemical that will damage the surface of pearls. The same is true of cotton wool. • Don’t store pearls in a safe deposit box for long periods of time. Like your skin, pearls need a little moisture so that they will not dry out. • Always apply perfume, hair products and cosmetics before putting on your pearl jewelry. • A good rule of thumb is: when dressing, pearls should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 03:21:06 +0000
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