How to clean and care for pearls
If you are spending money on pearls, you want them to last as long as possible and look good continuously. That is why it is important to know how to clean your pearls and how to care for them. This knowledge is important to keep them looking great.
Pearls are composed of calcium carbonate and are the world’s only organic gem. In order to maintain their luster, pearls have some very specific cleaning needs. Cultured pearls form when a bead is inserted into a shell. The oyster that the bead is inserted into provides the ‘nacre,’ the beautiful coat that makes pearls so special.