Mother of pearl is a natural substance made by oysters and abalones. The mollusks excrete calcium carbonate in small amounts, forming thin layers of mother of pearl. When it comes to cleaning it, this is easy enough to do provided you take care not to use anything that might damage the nacre.
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How to clean mother of pearl
2010-09-09 10:54:12
Created naturally by oysters and abalones, mother of pearl is usually found to make jewelry. It is made up of many thin layers that are formed in the way the moll uks excrete calcium carbonate. Thus mother of pearl is fragile and delicate, which needs your proper care and clean. Here we talk something about how to clean mother of pearl.
First keep them safe from some harsh chemicals. These chemicals would damage or dull the jewelry. Thus you should not clean it in the water of chemical solvents. Instead you can wash it gently in the warm water.
Second wipe the mother of pearl softly with a soft and dry cloth. If it is not cleaned by mere wipe, you can instill with a small dab of dish soap in the warm water. Never scratch it roughly since the mother of pearl is prone to break apart.
Third wash the jewelry with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Never press too hard on it in case that the gemstone become dull or discolored.
Fourth dry the jewelry with a soft and clean cloth. Or let it air dry. Then store it in a separated jewelry box rather than just put it on the dresser or tangle it with your other jewelry. Because mother of pearl would easily be scratched by the other metal or gemstones.
Overall remember the above steps and take notice of the tips and warnings. In this way, you can add the life and luster to the mother of pearl.
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