| Now that you own a pearl necklace, you may be | | | | away from other jewelry. The best (or at least |
| wondering what you have to do to take care of | | | | most recommended) option is to store them in a |
| it. The truth is that pearls require more care than | | | | soft bag with a damp linen cloth. Make sure to |
| other gems. They're not hard like diamonds - they | | | | keep the bag in a relatively cool place too. Avoid |
| are formed from the tissue of living creatures so | | | | airtight containers such as safety deposit boxes. |
| you have to be careful. I'll tell you what you need | | | | Your necklace needs air. Also, keep in mind that |
| to do to prevent damage to your necklace in this | | | | pearl necklaces are typically strung with silk, so to |
| article. | | | | avoid stressing the delicate thread I would |
| The first thing to do is to keep your pearls away | | | | recommend against hanging your necklace up. You |
| from any sort of acids, harsh substances, and | | | | can still do it, but keep in mind that you will need |
| heat. This includes cleaners and talcum powder as | | | | to restring your pearls more often. |
| well as acids from your body, makeup, and | | | | You will have to check your necklace every now |
| perfume. That's why you should always put your | | | | and then for damage. Wiping the pearls down with |
| necklace on last - you'll minimize exposure to | | | | a soft cloth after wear will help prevent build up |
| makeup and perfume that way - and take them | | | | of body oils and other substances as well as help |
| off first. "Last on, first off" is something that you'll | | | | them maintain their luster. Please avoid using harsh |
| hear often in regards to pearls! You should also | | | | chemicals - pearls can't handle them very well. |
| keep them away from heat and direct sunlight to | | | | Also keep an eye on the thread. It will wear out |
| avoid damage. | | | | and your pearls will need to be restrung every |
| The storage method you choose will also have an | | | | now and then, but you can avoid doing this too |
| impact on how much wear and tear your | | | | often by not hanging your pearl necklace up and |
| necklace suffers. Because pearls can be scratched | | | | staying out of salt water. |
| relatively easily, it is important to keep them | | | | |