Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Care for Pearls




I do not know about you but I am a huge pearl lover. I have a color coordinating pearl jewelry set for just about every outfit in my closet. Today I decided to share with you some “care for pearls” tips.

According to Woman’s Day Magazine: 
  • ·        store pearls in a cotton bag – never plastic – separate from other jewelry.
  • ·        Wipe them off with a dry cotton cloth after wearing.
  • ·        To ensure that pearls stay lustrous, think outside the jewelry box: wearing them regularly will keep them polished, thanks to your body’s natural oils.

This is what Silpada Designs recommends:

If pearls become visibly dirty, dilute a teaspoon of Woolite in a quart of water. Immerse your pearls for 10 to 15 seconds, dab them with a soft cotton cloth and lay them flat to dry.

I hope you learned something new from my blog.

Thanks and have a wonderful day!
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15 comments:

  1. Leah R. Hood, Jewelry Designer & ArtisanJuly 13, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Woolite, who knew!

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  2. CamillesClosetJuly 13, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Great tips. I am a pearl lover as well. Did not know about the Woolite tip.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    All women feel more beautiful in pearls. I sure need to wear mine more often. Thanks for the cleaning tips.

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  4. nangatesdesignsJuly 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I learned something new! Thanks for the tip.

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  5. Sewinggranny - MonaJuly 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Wow, interesting...will have to check my pearls hubby gave me for son's wedding.

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  6. Powers Of LoveJuly 13, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Great tips. I ADORE pearls as well.

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  7. BijiBijouxJuly 13, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I love pearls too. Thanks for the great tips.

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  8. CrystalJuly 13, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Good tips but I'm not much into wearing jewelry.

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  9. 2justByouJuly 13, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Great tips. I never knew of these, so it's very good to know. I don't own too many pearls, but I do have a pair of earrings. I learned something new today!!! Thanks.
    ~Kim

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  10. IsabellesAtticJuly 13, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    very interesting, I'll have to share this with my mom she loves her pearls!

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  11. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    WOW! Woolite! I never would have thought of that. Thanks for the pearl care tips.

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  12. CalliopeCreationsJuly 13, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Pearls do get scratched and dull. I am horrified when I go to the gem shows and see how dealers and customers toss them around.

    Good reminders.

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  13. magdamagdaJuly 13, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    oh definitely useful! my mom loves pearls, will test her, let's see who knows more abt pearls now- me or her!:))

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  14. TabithaJuly 14, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Who knew wearing my pearls could keep them clean?! Great tips:)

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  15. ElizabethJuly 14, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    And pearls dont really like the water, so don't dunk them for long!!!

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