Cultured pearls are meant to be worn. Wearing them only enhances their beauty. However, a number of precautions must be taken to protect and preserve them.

Soaking in water

Every owner of cultured pearls must remember that pearls are produced by a living organism.

That's why it's a good idea to soak your pearls in salt water from time to time.

Storing cultured pearls

Because cultured pearls are not as hard as precious stones, they should not be stored in direct contact with other jewelry to avoid scratching them.

You should also avoid putting your pearls in contact with detergents and other acidic solutions such as hairspray, perfume, vinegar or lemon juice.

Cleaning cultured pearls:

Bearing in mind that pearls are soft and have poor resistance to heat and chemicals, the following precautions should not be forgotten.

Cleaning your cultured pearls is not a complicated task. Once removed, rub them gently with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth.

You can also polish them with a soft cloth soaked in a drop of olive oil to preserve their lustre.

A few additional tips for caring for your cultured pearl:

When removing a ring, use the metal part rather than the pearl to prevent the pearl from loosening from its support.

If a cultured pearl is particularly dirty and has been poorly cared for, you can soak it in a water bath with a very mild soap. Be careful not to use too aggressive a soap.

What not to do:

Unless they clearly state that they are suitable for cleaning pearls, don't use special jewelry cleaners or cloths, as some contain ammonia that will deteriorate your pearls.