Your pearls should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off (unless you are going to keep them on...!)
When you plan to wear your pearls apply any cosmetics with them in mind and do not put any hairspray, make-up, perfume or any other such substances where they could contact and be absorbed by the pearls.
Pearls are a natural biological substance and are porous, so avoid anything which could be absorbed by them, especially take them off when getting your hair dyed, for example.
Never get your pearls wet – this is not because the pearls will be harmed, it is very unlikely that just getting wet with water will damage pearls after all, but the silk on which they are strung will rot in time especially the silk inside each pearl which takes longer to dry.
Please do wear your pearls all the time. Pearls need light oils to look their best and the oil in human skin is perfect.
Storing pearls.
Please keep your pearls in the pouch in which they were supplied. This will protect them from being scratched by harder substances in your jewellery box, keep the dust and dirt away and stop them getting tangled. Store pearls flat to help prevent the silk thread from stretching – don't hang them up especially if you think they are damp.
Never store your pearls in any airtight container, they need to breathe. Never leave them on a hot surface or even in hot sunlight as this can make them dry and brittle and extremes of heat may even bring on a colour change.
Cleaning and Maintaining your pearls
Clean your pearls The oils from your skin actually help keep pearls moist, Never clean pearls with any type of solvent or abrasive. Give them a gentle wipe with a soft clean cloth or non-impregnated kitchen paper occasionally, which also gives you time to inspect their condition.
Look closely at the pearls and check that they are clean and gleaming. Is there anything twisted around the silk between the pearls (this happens if you wear angora for example) and is there any play between the pearl and the knots. This is a sign that the silk may be stretching and it might be time to start thinking about getting them re-strung.
