Ways To Care For Your Beautiful Pearl Necklaces And Bracelets

Pearls look good on every woman. They can complement anything from a plain little black dress to a dramatic wedding gown. If you take good care of them, they can be passed to someone you love and last for many lifetimes. So whether you have natural or cultured ones, continue reading. Below are some essential tips on how you can keep the beauty of pearl jewelry for a long time.

Rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc. – all of them should be placed inside their own pouches. These pouches should be made from silk, cotton or linen. Placing them inside a jewelry box is also fine, as long as they have their own lined compartments. Placing them next to pieces out of metal or those with gemstones in them can scratch a pearl’s delicate surface.

Harsh chemicals can dull their natural luster and even damage their surface. And some of these chemicals are often found in your perfume, hairspray, makeup and other cosmetics which you use. That’s why you should apply them first before you put on your pearl jewelry. After wearing them, wipe with a soft dry cloth to remove any residue of such products on these precious items.

Some fabrics are rough and hard enough to scratch a pearl’s surface. Try to skip wearing pearl jewelry if you intend to sport clothes out of such fabrics. Metal hooks, zippers, buttons, etc. On your garments can also wreak havoc to your fine pieces. When it comes to dressing, your jewelry should be that last thing you put on, and the first thing you take off.

Although the natural oils of your skin can make your jewelry more lustrous, the acids present on your skin can do otherwise. Make it a habit to gently wipe them off with a dry cloth after wearing them. For some thorough cleaning, you may dampen the cloth a bit. But remember to allow your items to air dry before storing them. Never use any other jewelry cleaning solutions except for those that are designed exclusively for pearls.

Take off your jewelry before doing activities that will cause you to sweat heavily. Some of them include exercising, cleaning the home, or staying in areas that are hot and humid. The same is true with activities that will cause them to get in contact with dirt or chemicals. Before swimming, remove pearl necklaces as the silk thread can weaken with prolonged water exposure.

For your necklace, it’s best to have them restrung by a professional jeweler about every 1 to 2 years. Often, genuine silk thread will be used, although nylon can be an alternative. See to it that the jeweler knots the string between each pearl. This will prevent them from rubbing against each other. Additionally, it’s a precautionary measure as it will keep every piece from falling in case the string breaks.

The beauty of pearl jewelry never goes out of style. They may not be as expensive as diamonds, but they’re usually not cheap either. That’s why it’s important that you properly take good care of them to make them last for a very long time.

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