Pearls are a wonderful addition to a lady's jewelry box. In today culture pearls are highly fashionable, and they never seem to go completely out of fashion. We frequently are ask how pearls should be handled by the owner. The Cultured Pearl Association offers this basis five-step list to the care and storage of pearls.
1. Never hang pearls. This weakens the silk threads holding the necklace together.
2. Never store your pearls in any type of plastic bag. Plastic can emit a chemical that will cause the pearl’s surface to deteriorate.
3. Never leave your pearls near a direct source of heat (e.g., fireplace mantel, television set, stove).
4. Never store your pearls in a very dry room or in a safe deposit box for a long time. Pearls need a little bit of moisture or they’ll dry out.
5. Never allow your pearls to make contact with any chemicals found in household cleaners, perfumes, cosmetics, and hair-care products.
Sources: Cultured Pearl Association of America and Jewelry Information Center
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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