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Pearl Care
Pearls are
very soft and must be handled with special care. If a pearl necklace is
regularly worn, the pearls in the necklace will
gradually absorb acid from the skin and the acid will slowly erodes into the
spherical pearl. Eventually the pearl will lose its
luster and alter its shape. One can slow this process by wiping the pearls with
a soft cloth after each wearing.
It is also
important to understand that pearls are also easily damaged by chemicals like
perfume, vinegar and or any acidic
solutions like lemon juice. Pearls under heat will turn brown and may even
crack. Dry air can also damage pearls.
When cleaning
your pearls with a soft cloth, adding a drop of olive oil on the cloth can help
maintain their luster. Very dirty
pearls should be cleaned by your jeweler or by using special pearl cleaner
available on the market. After washing your pearls,
it is important to lay them flat in a moist towel to dry.