To keep your Akoya pearl stud earrings looking as bright, shiny and beautiful as the day that you bought them there are a few simple steps to pay attention to. First and foremost, your Akoya pearl earrings should always be the very last thing you put on when getting dressed in the morning! Akoya pearls are very sensitive to perfumes, hairspray and cosmetics; the more contact the pearl’s surfaces have with these harsh chemicals and acids, the more the brilliant shine begins to dull. After you’re finished wearing them for the day, wipe them down with a soft, clean cotton cloth to remove any residue left over from the day’s wear and tear. When placing them in your jewelry box for the night, be sure that your Akoya pearls are in a separate area where they won’t be scratched by other metallic objects- pearls’ surfaces are soft and scratch easily! Keeping these few simple tips in mind, you can be sure that your Akoya pearl earrings will be yours to enjoy for years and years!