Lifestyle Choices

• Don’t toss pearls carelessly into a purse or jewel box where they could be scratched by other pieces.
• Don’t expose your pearls to hairsprays or acid-based cosmetics and perfumes.
• Never clean pearls with harsh chemicals or abrasives.
• Do treat your pearls gently. Place them in a chamois bag or wrap in tissue before putting them away. Best bet: a quilted jewel case or bag to cushion them.
• Do wait until after applying cosmetics, perfume, and other products before putting on pearls.
• Do wash your pearls with mild soap and water once in a while to remove any traces of makeup or fragrance.
• Do take your pearls to your jeweler for restringing once a year. Ordinary wear can weaken and stretch the nylon thread on which pearls are strung.
• Do have pearls strung with knots between them. This will prevent loss if breakage does occur.

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