Pearl Care Guide — Zach of Diamonds
Pearl Care
Pearl CarePearls are an organic gem and they require specific care that will protect them for a very long time. They can be harmed by contact with many chemicals found in household cleaners, perfumes, cosmetics and hair care products of all kinds.
✕Never
- Use toothbrushes, scouring pads or any type of abrasive material to clean your Pearls
- Use any "magic eraser" or other commercial cleaning pad, even those presented as "gentle"
- Clean your pearls with anything containing chlorine bleach, vinegar or ammonia (including Windex)
- Expose your Pearls to dish or laundry detergents, bleaches, powdered cleansers, or baking soda
- Use any type of ultrasonic cleaner
- Steam clean your Pearls
- Use tarnish remover or any type of jewelry cleaner advertised on TV as a miracle cleaner
- Store your pearls in any type of plastic bag — plastic can emit a chemical that will cause the surface to deteriorate
- Leave your pearls around a direct source of heat such as a fireplace mantle, on top of a television set, or stove
- Store your Pearls in a very dry room or in a safe deposit box for a long time — your Pearls need a little moisture
✓Always
- Use only jewelry cleaners that are labeled as safe for Pearls
- Store your Pearls wrapped in a soft cloth or pouch and protected from all abrasive objects
- Wipe your Pearls with a soft cloth moistened with water
- Remove your Pearls if you reapply hair spray, or put on perfume with a sprayer — both can damage Pearls
- Remove Pearls before exercising or otherwise getting sweaty
- Be aware of the type of fabrics you wear — fabrics like Shetland wool can damage Pearls
- Remember that your Pearls should be the LAST THING YOU PUT ON when dressing and the FIRST THING YOU TAKE OFF when you get home
- WEAR YOUR PEARLS — they don't like being stored away and will improve in luster and glow when worn regularly!
Remember: water doesn't hurt pearls — they grew up in it! Always remember that you are wearing a gift from the sea and the better you take care of them the longer they will maintain their warm glowing luster.