How to clean pearls at home?

Pearls are truly a work of art from nature itself. It is hard to believe that a small miracle grows from a grain of sand that enters the sink. From ancient times, pearls were considered a symbol of beauty and wealth. But if you do not know how to clean pearls at home, that it will give your appearance a special elegance, elegance and emphasize good taste, you should not even think. Therefore, in this article we will tell you how to care for pearls at home.

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Pearls - types and interesting facts

The great Coco Chanel said: "The pearl is always right." And it became a classic in the fashion world - a little black dress and a string of pearl beads. Any woman in such a dress becomes a queen. Pearl jewelry will be the highlight of your look, adding femininity and elegance to you. But in order not to spoil the impression, find outhow to choose the right jewelry for the neckline of the dress, as well as how to care for pearls at home so that he does not lose his beauty.

Important! In ancient China, all nobles were required to wear a pearl necklace or jewelry to emphasize their status. The famous beauty Cleopatra, according to legend, dissolved the pearl in wine and drank it - it was her most expensive dinner. Royal tiaras have always been adorned with pearls - its round shape emphasized the infinity of power.

Pearl Features

Pearl is a precious material that has an organic origin, it is very sensitive to the manifestations of the external environment and, when improperly maintained, quickly ages and collapses. Therefore, it is necessary to systematically care for pearls.
Pearls can be natural and artificial. Artificial is not so demanding, but even when using it you must follow certain rules and know how to clean pearls at home, otherwise the product will lose its beauty and luster, which can no longer be restored.

Possible problems

With improper care and storage, the pearls fade, fade, the surface begins to crack, possibly delamination, as well as a change in color.

The causes of the destructive process:

• The action of solvents.
• Prolonged direct exposure to sunlight.
• Contact with hot water.
• Contact with essential oils, perfumes and cosmetics on beads.
• Exposure to sweating.

Therefore, you should be prepared for the fact that it will be necessary to comply with the rules of storage and cleaning of pearls.

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How to store pearls at home?

Jewelry with such stones is quite moody, so you should carefully arrange a storage place. To properly store pearls, follow these rules:

• Pearl products must be stored separately from other “jewelry”. Better put in a casket, shifting with velveteen or suede. In this case, turn the product lock slightly to the side so that it does not damage the surface of the pearl.
  

  Important! During storage, do not use a coarse cloth that will wipe the surface of the enamel.

• Watch the temperature regime, because enamel tarnishes in the cold, and cracking occurs at high temperatures.

Important! Keep the box away from heaters and direct sunlight.

• An important factor is humidity.In dry rooms, next to the box, you can put water in an open glass.
• Lack of air is harmful to pearls. It becomes dull, can change the shade. Therefore, periodically “walk it”.
  

  Important! Do not use cellophane and hermetically sealed containers.

• Remember that smoking harms not only your body, but also pearls. From tobacco smoke, pearls turn yellow, gray and deteriorate, however, like your teeth.

Important! And in the article by reference, we offer you some original ideas for manufacturingDIY jewelry from beads and beads. 

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How to clean pearls at home?

Pearls are very demanding and do not tolerate the proximity of coarse materials, therefore, to clean it, you need to use only mild, gentle means:

• Warm water.
• Baby soap.
• Children's shampoo without dyes.
• Fine extra salt.
• Olive oil.
• Starch.
• Cotton pads.
• Soft fabric (cotton without additives, natural flannel).
• Professional jewelry.

Important! Often the question arises, how to clean a product from gold and silver, in which there are inserts from pearls. There are very few universal products that are simultaneously suitable for precious metals and pearls. They are used for professional cleaning. Therefore, if your product has persistent pollution, do not "self-medicate" at home. Contact a professional jeweler. He will be able to clean the jewelry without getting aggressive means on the pearls.

Important! To make your jewelry always shine, attracting the enthusiastic looks of others, read our article on how to clean jewelry from darkening at home. 

Method 1

If you clean the pearls with jewelry paste, apply it to a cotton pad or soft cloth, wipe the beads, and then polish to a shine.

Important! Although this substance easily cleanses dirt and restores the luster of jewelry, it significantly reduces the life of pearls. Use is often not recommended.

Method 2

This method is the most budgetary and easiest to clean pearls at home:

1. Prepare a soap solution from baby soap or shampoo and warm water.
2. Wet a cotton pad in it, wipe it with beads.

Important! If you want to clean a brooch, earrings or ring, dip them in soapy water for a few minutes. Remove items and wipe dry with a absorbent cotton cloth.

Method 3

“Extra” ordinary kitchen salt can help with pollution. To do this, pour salt on a soft flap of cotton cloth and wrap a pearl product in it. Rinse this bag in warm water until the salt dissolves. Be sure to wipe with a dry, clean rag.

Important! Never rinse pearl beads, bracelets under running water, as the thread under pressure can break.

Method 4

We suggest that you peel the pearls with potato starch. Pour a good layer of starch onto a velvet patch, put pearls on it and wipe it until a dirty coating is removed. Then wipe with a clean cloth until starch is completely removed.

Method 5

If improperly used and stored in pearls, they may fade and lose their luster. To return to its original form, you will need high-quality, refined olive oil. Put a couple drops of oil on a cotton pad and wipe your jewelry. Remove oil residues with a soft paper towel.

Important! Other vegetable oils are not suitable for caring for pearls. The product will not shine anyway, but it will be practically impossible to remove grease and dirt.

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How to not clean pearls?

If you want to cleanse, bleach, and restore the original shine to your pearl jewelry, you must remember what products are strictly forbidden to use:

• Household cleaning products (pastes, powders, creams).
• Soda, acid, large salt.
• Peroxide, ammonia, vinegar.
• Perfume, alcohol, solvents.
• Hot water.
• Graters, brushes, abrasive sponges.

Remember that experimenting with these substances can lead to discoloration of the pearls, the formation of scratches, and also to destruction.

Important! Today, various ornaments that are made by yourself are very popular, so follow the link where you will find outhow to make polymer clay earrings. 

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Useful Tips:

1. When choosing a beads, pay attention to the fact that the thread was silk with increased strength. Such threads do not break, do not become contaminated, do not absorb harmful substances, and most importantly, they do not stretch.
2. Pearl beads are recommended to be worn with clothes made of delicate fabrics, as the coarse weave quickly damages the enamel.
3. Change the thread on which the pearls are strung, change once a year, because the dirt that gets on it accumulates inside the beads, which destroys them.
4. Between the beads it is necessary to make knots on the thread so that the parts of the product are not rubbed together.
5. It is not recommended to wear pearl jewelry in sunny hot weather. From exposure to heat and ultraviolet light, the surface of the beads may crack.
6. Do not allow cosmetics, perfumes, styling to get on jewelry.
7. After each wearing, wipe the jewelry with a soft cloth or cotton pads moistened with clean warm water.
8. When dressing or removing a necklace, do not grasp the pearl string, but only the metal lock.

Important! Even proper storage and regular care of the pearls will not have such a positive effect as its “walking”. The moisture of your skin will allow the pearl to maintain its luster, and a small black dress will emphasize its whiteness.

Jewelry can bring refinement and charm to the image of a girl, so be sure to check out the information we presented abouthow to choose earrings by the shape of the faceso that they successfully emphasize advantages and hide flaws.

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We hope that our tips have helped you figure out how to properly store and care for pearls at home.