What happens if you put acid on a pearl?
The acid will break down the crystallized calcium of the pearl, ruining its luster and causing a very long-term damage. You should only clean pearls once a soft cloth is no longer enough to remove the dirt.
What to do if one of your pearls breaks?
Even if you do not notice visible signs of wear on the strand, the string will likely start to fray by then. Ask your jeweler to knot the strand in between beads to provide the strand with added protection. This way, if a string breaks, you only lose a single pearl.
What happens to the color of pearls as they age?
Pearls naturally darken with age and wear. The creamy color they develop cannot be removed, even through professional cleaning.
What to do if you scratch a pearl?
Other gems may scratch the surface of the pearls if they come into contact with them. Even other pearl pieces may have metal elements that could scratch the pearls on a separate piece, so store each pearl piece in its own compartment. If possible, use a small velvet drawstring bag and insert the pearl in there.
The acid will break down the crystallized calcium of the pearl, ruining its luster and causing a very long-term damage. You should only clean pearls once a soft cloth is no longer enough to remove the dirt.
Other gems may scratch the surface of the pearls if they come into contact with them. Even other pearl pieces may have metal elements that could scratch the pearls on a separate piece, so store each pearl piece in its own compartment. If possible, use a small velvet drawstring bag and insert the pearl in there.
Even if you do not notice visible signs of wear on the strand, the string will likely start to fray by then. Ask your jeweler to knot the strand in between beads to provide the strand with added protection. This way, if a string breaks, you only lose a single pearl.
Pearls naturally darken with age and wear. The creamy color they develop cannot be removed, even through professional cleaning.