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Pearl jewellery is bound to lose its shine and is very delicate which should be taken care especially. Pearl are of two types – one is natural pearl and the other one is cultured one which have a thin layer of conchine which makes it delicate to handle. Here are few tips to care them…
First of all, never ever wear your pearl jewelry prior to applying makeup or fragrances. It is actually true for all types of ornaments. The chemical compounds present in makeup items or perfumes can damage the color as well as the structure of the jewelry. So, always wear your makeup and perfume first.
To wipe your pearl jewellery, use a soft linen cloth which is completely dry. If the cloth is damp clean your pearls with it and make sure the pearls are dried completely in natural air before you store them back.
Flake some powder in a box and then store the pearl jewellery when not in use. This will help to maintain the quality of the pearl and also ensure its coat is in place.
Wear your pearl jewellery at least for 3-4 times in a year. If kept untouched they get dried and the coating on the pearl starts vanishing.
Keep and store your pearl jewelry separately. It is essential for their proper maintenance. If you store them with other ornaments, the shine of the pearl coating will get reduced due to friction. Moreover, if there is any item with pointed borders, the chance is big that the coating will get scratched out.
Alcohol can also be used to clean dirty pearls and jewellery. If you feel the pearls are not getting clean with Luke warm water, take a soft cloth dip it in little of alcohol which will help to remove the dirt and also keep them shining.
Many of us simply pack off pearl jewelry right after cleaning them with a damp cloth. It is absolutely a wrong process. There must be a gap of at least 10 minutes, called ‘breathing time’, between cleaning and packing. During this period, keep the ornaments under the fan and let them dry completely. It is very important for maintaining the quality and beauty of pearls.
Always remember that your Pearls should be the LAST THING YOU PUT ON when dressing and the FIRST THING YOU TAKE OFF when you get home.
Finally, if you love to wear pearl necklace and want to put one on for a long period, make sure that you know when to replace its string. Whatever the material is used for making the thread, it will become weak after a certain time. Be aware of the fact and get ready before the pearls fall out.
Keep in Mind that you are wearing a gift from the sea and the better you take care of them the longer they will maintain their warm glowing luster.
