Caring for Your Pearls

Even cultured pearls with thicker coatings are more fragile than most other gemstones, so you must handle them carefully to keep them in the best condition.

• Your pearls will stay cleaner if you put them on after you've applied
  your makeup and perfume.
• Be sure to take off your pearl rings before you apply hand and body creams.
• Wipe your pearls with a soft, lint-free cloth as soon as you take   
  them off.
• Dirty pearls can be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with water.
• Never clean your pearls with solutions that contain ammonia or harsh detergents.  These can dull nacre or cause pitting.

Storing Pearls

Don't store your pearls with other jewelry, because they can be scratched easily when metal or gemstones rub against them. Find a special slot in your jewelry box for the pearls, or keep them in a soft bag made from a non-abrasive material.

NOTE:  All the information provided is from the Gemological Institute of America: www.gia.edu