How to Care for Pearl Jewelry

Essential Tips for Pearl Jewelry Care: Cleaning, Storage, and Maintenance

Step-by-step visual guide showing how to clean pearl jewelry.

Pearls are classic gems used to create exquisite and unique jewelry that gets handed down from generation to generation. These organic gemstones, formed through the labors of mollusks, derive their strength and beauty from their nacre, which is secreted as they grow. But, pearls are soft and require proper cleaning, handling and storing to keep their pearl luster and longevity.

Why Should Pearls Avoid Prolonged Water Exposure?

You might be thinking, “If pearls grow in water, why can’t they tolerate it?”

Although pearls come from the water, they exist safely contained in the mollusk’s soft tissue, where they are not directly in contact with water. When converted to pearl jewelry, that protective layer disappears. Extending wear in water lets some of it enter the pearls; that can make the nacre pull away from the bead or crack. Non-nucleated pearls might be a little more resistant to water but even they can be harmed by high temperature.

Here are situations where do not wear pearl jewelry:

• When bathing, swimming, or soaking in hot springs.

• To stay safe, if pearls do get wet, then just patted them dry with a clean soft cloth.

Avoid Touching Crosmetics

Chemicals found in cosmetics, including perfumes, lotions and soaps, can dull or damage the pearl luster. Worse still are alcohol, silver polish, and gold cleaning solutions, which can never be used to clean pearls.

Helpful tip:

Use perfume, makeup and skincare before putting on your pearl jewellery. Always remove pearl jewelry first since you don’t want to expose them to chemicals for a longer period than necessary.

How to Clean Pearls Properly

Daily wear subjects pearls to sweat, oils and residue from cosmetics. This buildup can lead to discoloration over time if not regularly cleaned.

Simple steps to clean pearls:

1.You should avoid wearing pearl jewelry directly on your skin, and after wearing pearl jewelry you should wipe pearl jewelry carefully with a soft cloth, such as a glasses cleaning cloth or a cashmere cloth.

2.Check the pearls occasionally for dullness or residue. If necessary do a deep clean.

3.Once per year, take your pearl jewelry to a professional jeweler for special cleaning and maintenance.

How To Store Your Pearl Jewelry Correctly

Pearls have a low hardness and are easy to scratch. Additionally, direct sunlight and excessive dryness can dull their pearl sheen.

Effective storage tips:

• Storing pearl jewelry on its own in a velvet-lined box or soft pouch to avoid scratches.

• Ensure that the pieces are stored out of direct sunlight, in a cool and shaded environment.

• Look regularly for loose clasps, frayed silk threads or compromised adhesives.

Choose Tmsonbon Jewelry for Professional Pearl Care

Proper care of pearl jewelry is essential in keeping it elegant and durable. Following these simple tips on preventing long exposure to water, chemical contact, periodic cleaning, and proper storage, your pearl jewelry will remain stunning for a lifetime.

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With these pearl care techniques, you will keep your favorite jewelry glistening and classy for years to come.