How can I clean my pearls?

Pearls should be considered as precious stones and precious metals. It is important to take special care of your pearls to ensure their brilliance and beauty will last for generations to come.

What can ruin the external luster of pearls? Pearls are more vulnerable than many other gemstones. It is advisable to wear makeup and perfume before wearing pearls on your skin, this is because perfumes and cosmetics are harmful to pearls. Heat, perfume, excessive body perspiration, face powder, hairspray, creams or constant contact with rough clothing fibers can damage the delicate external surface of pearls. This is because they are made up of water and proteins such as conchiolin, calcite and aragonite that the animal of the valve uses to defend itself from external agents that penetrate inside and are continuously coated, isolating these impurities. However, do not think that the pearl is fragile, if treated with care many pearls maintain their full beauty for centuries. Once a year, pearlers recommend immersing them in a light, non-detergent soapy solution after carefully removing them from their seat, washing them thoroughly and cleaning them, if you have a necklace, thread them in increasing gradation on a silk thread, spacing them from each other with a knot. If you do not use them often, it is a good idea to keep them wrapped in a silk handkerchief and, if possible, in a dry and ventilated place. Finally, avoid cleaning pearls with toothbrushes or other overly aggressive abrasive materials. Simple tips to protect your pearls: Simple measures to protect your pearls regularly are enough, such as cleaning the pearls with a soft damp cloth after wearing them, a quick operation that takes only a minute, and finally putting them back in their case. This procedure ensures that the pearls will not be attacked by all the harmful products we mentioned above. A pearl contains 4% water, and for this reason it risks drying out. If dehydrated it can become opaque and die. It is therefore imperative to wear the necklace regularly and not forget it in the drawer. The moisture of the skin promotes its shine. If your pearls are really very faded, it will be necessary to contact a specialist. It is important to store pearls separately from other jewelry. Always keep your pearls separate from hard objects that could scratch them, such as pins, rings, diamonds, etc. Pearls are best stored in a separate box or soft fabric bag, or in a separate compartment of your jewelry box.

---

By Ferro Gioielli Website: www.ferrogioielli.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/FerroGioielli