How To Take Care Of Pearls

1. Proper Storage

Pearls are considered to be a soft gem, having rank 2.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale and therefore can be scratched easily. Store them in something soft, separate from your other jewelry to prevent any accidental scratches.

Unlike your typical semi-precious and precious gems, pearls are organic gems and need moisture so that they don’t dry out and crack. Before you go dipping your pearls in water (it’s a no-no! see next point), you just need to store them in breathable storage such as soft-cloth pouches or a soft-lined jewelry box. Never store pearls in air-tight environment.

3. Wear often, but clean after use

Your natural body oil keeps your pearls moisturised, prevents drying out and maintains its lustre when worn often. However, it’s important to clean your pearls with a soft damp cloth after each wear to remove any traces of chemicals or build-up of compounds from bodycare products, perfumes, and even perspiration (!!) which can destroy the nacre of your pearls.

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