Pearls

Cosmetics such as perfume, hair spray, moisturizing creams and perspiration can cause irreparable damage to pearls. To keep your pearls in good condition, wipe them with a soft cloth after wear. To clean your pearls with a special pearl cleaner from time to time, preferably when they are re-strung.

The thread used in a pearl string is also exposed to cosmetics, perspiration and other impurities. Since the thread may be stretched and be weakened when a pearl string is worn, it is recommended to have the pearl string checked occasionally by a jeweler. To have the pearls strung again if required and ask the jeweler to check the clasp.

Pearls are delicate and should be stored and worn separately from other items of jewelry to avoid direct contact. Store pearls in a velvet lined jewelry box or silk pouch. Wearers are advised to put their pearls on last and take them off first.