Pearl bracelets can be the perfect touch to any outfit and they are more and more popular. But they also need to be cared regularly so that they can keep the formal luster and beauty.
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How to care for your pretty pearl bracelet
2010-06-19 11:12:00
Pearls are celebrated and appreciated for their unique beauty. They are made into many jewelry items. Pearl bracelets can be the perfect touch to any outfit. Dainty and beautiful, this particular selection of jewelry is all you need on your wrist to show off your elegance. A pearl bracelet is also an item that can be treated as a jewelry investment, since these natural jewels stay in style, decade after decade. So the correct care method for pearl bracelet is very important and necessary,
1. Cleaning: After wearing, clean your pearl bracelet with a soft cloth that has been dampened in clean cool water (distilled water is suggested, for it doesn't contain too much mineral substances which can deposit on the surface of pearls and weaken the pearl luster). When not worn for extended periods, at regular intervals, the pearls should be wiped with a soft cloth dampened in clean cool water.
2. Things to avoid when cleaning: ①Always remember that pearls are soft gems and cannot be exposed to too much heat or chemicals. Therefore it is advised to clean them with a dry or damp cloth or chamois. ②Do never use chemical cleaning products like detergents or acidic cleaners on the pearls. As pearl are made of calcium carbonate the acid can easily ruin them. ③Never use anything scratchy on your pearls bracelet. Avoid using toothbrushes, scouring pads or rough materials.
3. Storing and Caring: Store your pearl bracelets in jewelry pouches, cloth bags or jewelry box. Keep them separated to avoid scratching. Pearls contain 2~4% combined water. Store them in a cool and a little bit humidity condition. Desiccant, heating source or sealed plastic bags which can make pearls dehydrated and gotten brittle will be not good for pearl storing. The string or glue of pearl jewelry can get dirty or weak with time. Take your pearl bracelets to jewelers for periodical restrung or fixed.
With the method of caring pearl bracelet, your pearl bracelets can be kept for longer time.
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