Care Of Pearls
Retaining the lustre and value of your pearl jewellery is not a difficult task.
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Pearls keep their original lustre better if given a soft wipe after wear, especially so in summer as perspiration can affect them.
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Pearls can be scratched, so it's a good idea to protect them in a soft cloth bag or wrapped separately, so your other jewellery will not harm them.
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Some people find that their pearls change colour. Generally speaking this is because they have been worn when in the bath or working in the kitchen or laundry. Most cleaning agents contain bleach, so it's not surprising that pearls can lose colour under these circumstances.
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While pearls can be washed in a solution of mild soap and water, particular care has to be taken because of the silk thread.
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If you have a string of pearls it's wise to often check if the string is loose or wearing thin. Large strands of expensive pearls should be knotted between each pearl. This ensures that they don't all run loose if the silk strand breaks.