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Pearl necklaces, like any other piece of jewelry should be cleaned every so often. It is very important to clean it from time to time to preserve its beauty and luster. So let me give you some helpful tips on how to clean and maintain your pearl necklace.



To clean your necklace, always use a soft, lint free cloth to wipe it. It is very important to use lint free cloth because it is non abrasive, meaning, it won't scratch the gem's surface. If the pearl's nacre is scratched, it will just look like a plain white bead - which we are trying to avoid. You may wipe it with a lint free cloth slightly dampened with water to clean it, but always remember to wipe it dry again, with a lint free cloth before storing it. Never use alcohol based or ammonia based jewelry cleaners because it will just damage the pearl. Using detergents is also not an exception. Just use plain water to dampen the cloth.

To maintain your necklace's quality, make it a point to have it restrung by a professional jeweler. The strand that holds the pearl beads together might also suffer from wear and tear so it is a must to have it changed once every few months, or even once every few years if you don't wear your pearl necklace that often. Lastly, if you are not wearing your pearls, store them in a soft cloth to avoid getting scratched by your other accessories in your jewelry box. Be a responsible pearl necklace owner and make sure that you take care of it very well.