Since ancient times, pearls have been considered the symbol of the purest perfection. To keep them looking as flawless as the first day, here are some tips on how to properly care for them. Pearls are very delicate and need more special attention than hard stones. Therefore, you will need to know some important things to prevent them from losing their luster and perfectly round shape.
Steps
Step 1. Clean the pearls after using them each time
After you put them on, clean them with a soft cloth that won't scratch or damage them. Get into this habit so that doing a major cleaning isn't a big deal.
Step 2. Clean them more thoroughly from time to time
As you prepare to do a deeper clean, be sure to take the following precautions:
- Use only jewelry cleaners that are safe for pearls, as noted on the label.
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Do not use toothbrushes or abrasive material.
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Never use dish soap, bleach, washing powders, baking soda, or ammonia based cleaners.
Clean Pearls Step 3 Step 3. After washing the pearls in the suitable solution, clean them with a soft cloth
Clean Pearls Step 4 Step 4. Place them on a damp tea towel to dry them
When the towel is dry, the pearls should also be dry and ready to use.
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Do not hang the pearls to dry them.
Clean Pearls Step 5 Step 5. If the pearls are set with other stones, extra care must be taken to ensure that all parts of the jewelry are properly cleaned
Also make sure that there is no residual water inside the holes or crevices of the jewel. Observe the same rules as for cleaning pearls; use a very delicate solution for washing, wash and dry as indicated above, taking care not to scratch the pearls against other parts of the jewel. If in doubt, consult a jeweler to know how to properly clean the piece as there may be different needs for each type of gem, metal, coral, leather or fabric insert included in the jewelry.
Clean Pearls Step 6 Step 6. Finished
Advice
- The Latin word for pearl literally means "unique" and testifies to the fact that no two identical pearls exist.
- Store the pearls in a jewelry bag, separating them from the others. They can get scratched when in contact with sharp objects or other precious stones.
- Pearls are considered the ideal wedding gift because they symbolize purity and innocence.
- For the ancients, pearls were the symbol of the moon and were believed to have magical powers.
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