How to care for your pearls

Pearl is one of the precious jewelry and a very delicate organic gem made of a natural product, calcium carbonate. Thus, it has to be treated in the same way. Pearls also get dusted and dirty unlike the other jewelries, so it is necessary to clean them periodically to prevent them from damaging.

The primary rule for caring for your pearl jewelry is accepting the golden rule of wearing it after you finish your grooming. Wear the pearl jewelry after applying your perfumes, hair sprays and make-up. Never spray the perfume on the neck area or apply powder by wearing the pearls. Also it is better to avoid touching the pearls after you have just applied your lotions or creams.

Make it a habit to remove the pearls before cleaning your face and neck with cleansers or face wash. When the pearls are removed clean and wipe them softly using a damp cloth. Polish the pearls occasionally using a silk cloth to improve and intensify its luster and shine. Never keep the pearls lying on your dressing table in the buffer, but make it a habit to keep them immediately back to their original containers.

You can get the pearls cleaned either from the jeweler or do it yourself at home if they get dirty. At home you can clean them by a liquid solution of mild soap and water. Rinse it in the solution carefully and then clean it with a soft cloth. After washing them, lay them flat on a moist cloth to dry. Allow it dry thoroughly and never wear it when its string is wet. This is so because the wet strings stretch and it attracts more dirt that is very difficult to remove. These were some of the miscellaneous tips for pearl care.

For more information on pearl care, just click here.