Pearl Cleaning and Care
Pearl Cleaning and Care
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Cultured pearls are relatively soft compared to other gemstones and precious metals. So it is important to take special care of your pearls to ensure they will remain bright and beautiful for generations to come.
Cosmetics, perfume, and hair spray all contain chemicals that can dull the lustre of a pearl over extended periods of time. Even acids contained in body oils and perspiration can damage lustre in the same way.
It is best to put your pearls on after applying make up, perfume and hair spray. Wiping the pearls with soft damp cloth after you wear them will ensure that they remain free from any harmful build up of these compounds. Periodically, the pearls should be washed with mild soap, or one of the Blitz Pearl cleaning product in our Jewelry care product Gallery.
Always keep the pearls separated from hard jewelry items, such as metals and other gemstones, to prevent them from scratching the pearls. Pearls are best kept in a soft cloth or separately lined jewelry box.
It is best to take the pearls to a jewelers for stringing about once every year to prevent strand breakage. Silk thread is the best choice to restrung pearls. However nylon thread is also acceptable. Make sure that the string is knotted between each pearl. Individual knotting prevent all the pearls in a strand from falling off if a break occur. Knotting also prevent the pearls from rubbing against each other.
Do not store pearls in a safety deposit box for Long period of time. Pearls contain small traces of water, so it is unwise to store them in such a dry environment for very long time. This condition may cause the pearls to loose their moisture; and therefore loose their lustre. Pearls worn frequently retain their moisture by absorbing it from the air or from a person body.
I hope this will help you to clean your pearl. You may also purchase a special pearl jewelry cleaner. Make sure you read and understand the cleaning instruction on the product label. Your Local Jewelers is the best place for finding one. I also recommend one Call "Blitz Delicate Gem & Pearl Jewelry Cleaner". Good Luck.
The Jewelry Hut