Pearls require special care. Beautiful mother-of-pearl stones are a unique gift from nature. But the natural mineral does not live long, approximately 100–150 years.
Competent and proper care will extend the life of such a delicate and feminine piece of jewelry. We will tell you how to properly care for such jewelry.
Daily care of pearl beads
There is an opinion that pearls love to be worn. And if they forget about it, then it begins to become covered with dark spots. And from this, its “life” is significantly reduced. But constant use requires regular care of the products. When using such beads, it is very important to know the little secrets on how to wear it correctly and care for the mineral at home.
What do pearls react to?
There are aggressive factors that mother of pearl does not like.
- Direct sunlight. Pearls will fade when exposed to ultraviolet light.
- Dust. Do not store the product outside the box. Dust particles settled on the surface leave microdamages, which deprives the stones of their shine.
- Dry air. Pearls crack easily due to dryness, and the mother of pearl can delaminate.
- Human sweat. The acids contained in it destroy the surface layer of the product.
- Perfume, body cream. Cosmetics, as a rule, contain chemical components that can easily ruin the appearance of the mineral.
How to care
Despite the apparent complexity of using this jewelry, proper daily care of the beads is quite simple.
- After each wear, be sure to clean the products.
- After wear Clean your jewelry with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Attention! Do not wipe the beads with a dry cloth. This can damage the mother-of-pearl layer, causing it to lose its shine.
- For severe dust and grease contamination you can use soapy water. Then wipe with a clean and damp cloth.
- Allow the product to dry completely naturally.
And most importantly! Be sure to wear pearls as often as possible! A mineral forgotten in a box tends to “age” quickly.
How to properly clean pearl beads
There is no need to buy special care products. Everything is much simpler. Regular salt, baby soap or starch are the products that will tidy up and keep your beads in proper shape.
Soap
- Dilute unscented soap in warm water.
- Place the beads or earrings in the solution and leave for 30 minutes.
- Rub the beads with a soft sponge.
- Rinse under running clean water.
- Dry the product.
Salt / Starch
Salty (starch) water is great at removing dirt.
- Take one teaspoon of salt (starch), 200 ml of water, stir.
- Place the decoration in the solution for 30 minutes.
- Rub each pebble with your hands, you can “scrape” it with your fingernail.
- Rinse in clean water and let the beads dry.
- You can rub the product with velvet cloth or a piece of soft suede to add shine.
This is interesting! You can use sea salt. This is not only a means of removing impurities, but also a very useful thing. So to speak, a spa treatment for pearls.
Knowing how to properly care for your pearl beads will keep them in perfect condition for many years.