With the holiday season upon us, I bet quite a few of us have asked
for (or are giving) pearl jewelry. From Moon River Pearls.com (http://www.moonriverpearls.com
) comes some tips on caring for these organic beauties.
Treated with care, pearls can last a lifetime or longer. Although they
have a low hardness compared to other gems, their dense, compact
makeup makes them surprisingly durable. But pearls are perishable.
Substances like perfume, vinegar, hairspray, inks, and perspiration
are detrimental to pearls, as is chlorine.
It is best to remove pearl jewelry before swimming and showering, and
to put pearls on after makeup, perfume and hairspray have been
applied. Once a pearl's surface is marred, unlike a gemstone, it
cannot be polished, sanded or reshaped--unfortunately man has yet to
invent a way to restore pearls' natural beauty. For this reason,
pearls should be stored in their own pouch (or your Moon River Pearls
box) away from other gems so they don't get scratched or marred.
To clean pearls, rub them with a soft cloth. If soap is needed, use a
non-abrasive cleaner such as hand soap. Let your pearls air dry fully
before you wear them again. Never use bleach, abrasive cleaners, or an
ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. It may be necessary to have pearls
restrung if they are worn frequently.
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