Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Protect Your Pearl Jewelry From Losing Value

By Dawn Teo

Pearls are one of the most attractive and precious pieces of jewelry around, which is why you should always take care of them well, and clean them regularly. Keeping your pearls clean, and ensuring that they are in the best condition, will prolong their lifespan and keep them glowing and radiant. These following tips are just some of the ways you can take care of your pearl jewelry.

One of the most basic methods you can employ to keep your pearl jewelry in the best condition possible is to clean them after you wear them. All you need to do is to take a cloth and soak it in warm soap water, and then proceed to wipe your pearls gently. This is especially important if you have been wearing your pearls for several hours, as dirt and sweat can build up between the pearls

Due to the fact that pearls are organic by nature, it is of utmost importance that you keep them far away from any type of chemicals. At times, the body lotions and cosmetics that one might be using can effectively harm the luster of a pearl, which is why you should always wear your pearls after applying whatever lotions or cosmetics necessary. You should also try as best as possible, to ensure that no build up of chemicals occur between the pearls, as it can harm their brilliance severely.

Should you intend to keep your pearls away for a long period of time, without touching them or wearing them, it is extremely important that you keep them in a pouch that is made of soft fabric or organic material such as leather. These pouches allow your pearls to 'breathe', as they are organic and need natural air to maintain its radiance.

Another precaution you need to take is to prevent storing your pearl jewelry with any other object. This is because peals can get scratched very easily, which is why you should always store your pearl jewelry away from any other objects, such as rings, necklaces or other jewelry.

You should also always ensure that pearls are not exposed to any sort of heat. Instead, you should always keep them in a cool place, where the temperature is constantly around the temperature of a bedroom. At times, people unintentionally leave their pearls near a radiator or television, leaving their pearls exposed to the heat from these electrical appliances. This is of utmost importance, as pearls cannot withstand high temperatures, due to the fact that they were conceived and created in the sea, where the temperature is extremely cool.

You can also consider sending your pearl jewelry for restringing once a year, or once in two years. Over time, especially with consistent wearing, the cords holding your pearls together tend to weaken, which is why you need to take your pearl jewelry to an experienced jeweler who can advise you on the best time to send your jewelry for restringing.

By keeping this pointers in mind, you should be able to keep your pearl jewelry in a condition that will leave them constantly glowing, leaving you looking radiant and exquisite. - 15366

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