Protecting Your Pearls' Beauty - 4 Simple Rules

After investing your money in buying high quality pearls, you certainly want to ensure that they last the test of time. Follow the simple rules below and your pearls will make you shine for decades to come.

1 - WIPE PEARLS AFTER WEARING

After taking your pearls off, wipe them gently with a warm damp towel. This will remove any buildup of oils, perspiration, or cosmetics. You can also wash your pearls periodically using a mild soap. After washing, be sure to rinse in clear water and make sure not to use any ammonia based cleaners, only mild soap.

2 - KEEP PEARLS SEPARATE FROM OTHER JEWELLRY

Although pearls may feel incredibly hard, they are in fact much softer than other gemstones and must be cared for accordingly. You should try to avoid having the pearls rub or bump against each other or other jewelry. Doing this will ensure that your pearls are not scratched or chipped. Keeping pearls in a separate satin jewelry bag both looks great and will protect your pearls.

3 - AVOID CONTACT WITH THESE SUBSTANCES

You should make sure that your pearls do not come in contact with ammonia, bleach, vinegar, hairspray, perfume, and cosmetics. A good tip is to put your pearls on after you have applied cosmetics, hairspray, and perfume. Anything highly acidic or basic could damage your pearls. Wiping them down after you wear them is a good way to ensure that they are not exposed to these substances for a long period of time.

4 - HAVE YOUR PEARLS RESTRUNG PERIODICALLY

If you wear them frequently, it is a good idea to restring your pearls once a year. Using silk or nylon are both acceptable. You should ensure that there are knots in between each pearl both to stop the pearls from rubbing and the make sure that if the thread breaks all the pearls don't fall off.