Care of pearls
How To Care For Your Pearls. |
The Golden Rule Of Pearl Care: "Last Thing On First Thing Off" |
Pearls are an organic gemstone and on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness they rate a 2.5 - 4.5 out of a possible 10 with 10 being the hardest stones. Due to the soft organic composition of the pearls nacre they require special consideration in order to ensure that their nacre and luster do not become damaged or dulled. A standard rule of wearing pearls is "last thing on first thing off". By putting your pearls on last it ensures that your perfume has a chance to dry and your other makeups and potentially damaging materials do not come in contact with the surface of your pearls. By taking your pearls off first it ensures that your pearls do not get scratched or caught on your garnets. |
Five Steps To Proper Pearl Care: |
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Five Things To Avoid When Caring For Pearls: |
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