| I wonder if you're onto something regarding untreated pearls... I have a strand of little keishis and matching nuggety stud earrings that I have worn literally countless times for 26 (ack!!) years. In and out of the shower, etc.. There is a tiny loss of luster on the part of the earring that touches my ear, but the pearls still exhibit orient and good luster on the majority of their surface. I know that they were unbleached as the jeweler I bought them from personally sources all her gems and is super knowledgeable. It goes almost without saying that it's temperately humid here. Perhaps remembering to let your pearls hang out while you take a bath or shower is good too. I do that out of laziness more than design. |