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Quality pearls
are very durable, but proper care is necessary
to keep them beautiful and lustrous. Here are
important tips to care for your pearls.
Gently wipe pearls with a soft cloth to remove body oils or dirt before putting them away.
Pearls should be stored away from other objects
or jewelry that may scratch the pearls’
surface. Wrap the pearls in linen, soft cloth,
or place in a soft pouch. Do NOT store pearls
in an airtight package such as a plastic bag because
pearls need moisture. If the environment is too
dry, the pearls may crack. If placing the pearls
in a safety deposit box or in a hot environment,
leave a damp cloth nearby.
Keep pearls away from chlorine bleach, vinegar,
ammonia, hairspray, perfume, and cosmetics, as
these substances will damage the pearl surface.
Make sure to put pearls on after finished spraying
perfume or hairspray and putting on makeup. Also,
remove pearls before exercising to keep them away
from perspiration. Be very careful with substances
as they will eat holes in the pearl nacre.
Restring pearls once a year if worn often. Be
sure to have each pearl knotted separately, preferably
with silk, so they do not rub together and wear
on the pearl nacre. If pearls are very small,
knots between each pearl may be undesirable.
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