PEARL CLEANING

Never use detergents, bleaching agent or powdered cleansers to clean the pearls. All these cleaning agents can harm the surface of the pearls. Never use toothbrush or rough cloth to wash or smooth the pearls. They can scratch the pearl surface. After wearing the pearl, a wet soft cloth can be used to clean the pearls slightly. Then put it back to the jewelry box after drying.

PEARL STORING

Pearls will get brittle and crack when they are dehydrated. Never keep the pearls near heaters or in places that get strong exposure under sunlight. A safe deposit box is always dry. Try to take the pearls out of the safe box and get exposure under a moisture area regularly. Since pearls are soft gems, they should be stored out of things that can scratch them. Soft jewelry pouches or bags are a good choice for pearl storing.

PEARL STRINGING

Pearl necklaces should be restrung periodically, suitable for once a year. Moreover, the period for restringing the pearls depends on the wearing frequency of the pearl necklaces. Fine pearls should be strung with silk and with knots tied between each pearl. This keeps pearls from rubbing against each other and from scattering if the string is broken.

PEARL WEARING

Take your pearls off when applying cosmetics, skin care products, hair sprays or perfume. These beauty aids are composed of chemicals and acids which can harm the pearls. You should wear the pearls after a few minutes of applying the beauty aids. Moreover, take your pearls off while swimming or bathing. It's worse to get the string wet. Pearl rings should be taken off when washing hands or dishes. When taking off a pearl ring, grasp the shank or metal part rather than the pearl. This will prevent the pearl from loosening and coming into contact with oily skin.