Cleaning and Caring for Natural and Cultured Pearls
The following are some general
tips to care for your pearls. If you have any specific
questions, please contact
us.
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SparkleSparkle® Pearl is formulated
to be extra gentle on pearl and delicate jewelry. We recommend
a light application of SparkleSparkle®
Pearl followed by a quick rinse in lukewarm water,
dry with a soft non-abrasive cloth.
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To prevent
pearls from being scratched or damaged while in storage, it is important to store pearls
separately from other pieces of jewelry. We recommend storing and pearl jewelry in a soft velvet pouch such as our SparkleSparkle®
GemPouch.
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Inspect strings of pearls every
6-12 months. Check for signs of wear between pearls,
and at knots in the silk. The knots help keep pearls
from rubbing against each other. They also prevent
the loss of pearls if the string should break. At
the sign of wear, or every 2 to 3 years, we recommend
taking your pearls back to the jeweler for restringing.
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Pearls should be put on after makeup and the use of hairspray. Cosmetics and hairspray can dull pearls and damage the silk used to hold pearl necklaces or bracelets together.
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Keep pearls away from vinegar
(this includes salad dressing). Even a very small
amount of vinegar (acetic acid) will act aggressively
to dissolve a pearl. If vinegar comes in contact
with your pearl jewelry, it is important to rinse
them quickly, under gently running water to minimize any damage.
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Avoid placing pearl jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner or soaking in a dip-style jewelry cleaning solution. Most cleaners contain harsh chemicals that are too aggressive for pearls - leading to permanent damage. Soaking can also strip the natural moisture from pearls leading to further damage.
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