Pearl Jewelry: Cleaning and Caring for Your Pearls
Whether it's a pearl necklace or a pair of pearl earrings, you can't help but admire the enchanting luster of pearl jewelry. Whether you've purchased your pearl jewelry or received it as a gift, it's important to take care of it to ensure it lasts a lifetime.
Pearl Jewelry Isn't for Every Occasion Although a simple gold wedding band will withstand the rigors involved in working with your hands, your pearl ring won't. The same holds true for your pearl necklace and pearl earrings. So don't wear your pearl jewelry when you engage in physical labor, work in the yard, or work out at the gym. The dirt and perspiration will shorten the life of your pearls. Similarly, even though the pearls come from the ocean, it doesn't mean that your pearl jewelry will thrive when you swim in the ocean, surf, or scuba dive. Pearls certainly don't have to be locked away and work only for special occasions, but you should take care that they aren't damaged by the elements. Chemicals Can Be Toxic to Pearl Jewelry Just as some people are allergic to chemicals, pearl jewelry can be "allergic" to hairsprays, perfumes, and lotions. The chemicals contained in such products - even those touted as "natural" - can shorten the lifespan of your pearls. This isn't to say that you should style your hair or apply your fragrance if you're going to wear your pearl jewelry. Rather, keep the "last on, first off" rule in mind. When you're dressing, your pearl jewelry should be the last item you put on, just before you head out the door. When you return, your pearl jewelry should come off first, before you kick off your shoes and relax for the evening. By following this rule, you'll limit your pearl jewelry's exposure to chemicals and prolong the life of your jewelry. Keeping Pearl Jewelry Clean Like all jewelry, pearl jewelry becomes dirty over time. You can gently clean your pearl jewelry yourself with a very slightly damp soft clean cloth. It's important that you don't use any type of scrubbing devise, like a sponge or a toothbrush, and that you don't use soap or detergent. After cleaning, lay your pearl jewelry on a clean, soft cloth to dry. You can also have your pearl jewelry professionally cleaned. Many jewelers who specialize in pearl jewelry offer cleaning services for Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, and freshwater pearls of every color - such as white, pink, and black pearls. Re-Stringing Pearl Necklaces If you have an Akoya pearl necklace, a Tahitian pearl necklace, or a freshwater pearl necklace, and you wear it regularly, it's advisable to replace the silk string every two or three years. Re-stringing your pearl necklace helps ensure that it won't break and that you won't lose one or more pearls. By all means, enjoy wearing your pearl jewelry. And, with some common sense care and cleaning, you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come. To learn more about subjects like Pearl Jewelry please visit the web site at: http://www.AlohaPearls.com For more information and informative related articles and links about this subject matter and content, please visit Majon's Jewelry | Gemstones directory: http://www.majon.com/directory/jewelry-gemstones. Also visit our Shopping Directory Marketplace for more related sites. About the Author +Chris Robertson is a published author of Majon International. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2013 (Tue Mar 27 2007) Majon International. Majon International is one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing and internet advertising companies on the web. Visit their main business resource internet marketing web site at: http://www.majon.com
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