Pearl care
Unlike diamonds, pearls are extremely sensitive gems. Follow this checklist and keep your pearls beautiful for many generations. In the case of cultured pearls some have been allowed less time to grow, resulting in a very thin surface of nacre. These pearls can get damaged easily and even loose their surface of nacre, leaving only the implanted bead.
The organic Orquidea pearls are more resistant to external agents and will last for decades following these instructions.
The surface of the pearls is porous, and require some special care. Make sure perfumes and hair spray have been applied before you put on your pearls. These chemicals will eventually discolour the surface of the pearl. After wearing them, wipe body oils off with a soft, dry cloth. Pearls should not be kept in a jewelry box where they can be rubbed by hard metal jewelry items, as this will harm the surface.
CARING INSTRUCTIONS
The organic Orquidea pearls are more resistant to external agents and will last for decades following these instructions.
The surface of the pearls is porous, and require some special care. Make sure perfumes and hair spray have been applied before you put on your pearls. These chemicals will eventually discolour the surface of the pearl. After wearing them, wipe body oils off with a soft, dry cloth. Pearls should not be kept in a jewelry box where they can be rubbed by hard metal jewelry items, as this will harm the surface.
CARING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean your pearls regularly by wiping gently with a soft cloth. Pearls can absorb perfume and skin oils as well as dirt.
Apply makeup and perfume first and allow to dry before putting on your pearls.
To clean only if the pearls are extremely soiled, use a mild, non-detergent soap and lukewarm water. Let the pearls dry for several days between soft towels before wearing. The silk thread on which the pearls are strung needs to be fully dry or the knots will stretch out and become fared.
Store pearls separately in their own box or soft pouch. Keep them away from other jewelry. Allow them to breathe, never close pearls up in an airtight container. A bank safe deposit box is not a good place to store pearls, as the air is too dry.
Protect pearls from extreme temperatures and chemicals such as vinegar, alcohol, ammonia, and hair spray, which can erode their surface and destroy the luster and cause the nacre to flake off and peel.
RETURN Apply makeup and perfume first and allow to dry before putting on your pearls.
To clean only if the pearls are extremely soiled, use a mild, non-detergent soap and lukewarm water. Let the pearls dry for several days between soft towels before wearing. The silk thread on which the pearls are strung needs to be fully dry or the knots will stretch out and become fared.
Store pearls separately in their own box or soft pouch. Keep them away from other jewelry. Allow them to breathe, never close pearls up in an airtight container. A bank safe deposit box is not a good place to store pearls, as the air is too dry.
Protect pearls from extreme temperatures and chemicals such as vinegar, alcohol, ammonia, and hair spray, which can erode their surface and destroy the luster and cause the nacre to flake off and peel.