| Pearls are one of those timeless pieces of jewelry | | | | thoroughly dry before storage. |
| that are often passed on from generation to | | | | 7. Store fine jewelry in a pouch or separate box, not |
| generation, as well they should be! There is no reason | | | | thrown in with all your other jewelry. Other jewelry can |
| they can't last a lifetime and then be passed on as | | | | scratch the nacre. |
| heirloom pieces with the right care. Here are a few tips | | | | 8. If the pearls have lost their luster some people have |
| to care for your heirloom jewelry- | | | | reported success with wiping a thin layer of olive oil to |
| 1. Never clean your pearls in an ultra sonic cleaner. | | | | restore luster. |
| 2. Put any creams, hairspray or perfumes on before | | | | 9. Do not store pearls in a plastic bag or plastic of any |
| you put your necklace, bracelet or earrings on. Rule of | | | | kind, they will be become dry and brittle. |
| thumb for pearls is 'last thing on, first thing off'. | | | | 10. Never store your pearls near a heater or on a |
| 3. Do not wear jewelry in chlorinated pools or hot tubs. | | | | windowsill with bright light. |
| 4. Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your pearls | | | | Now you know the proper care for your pearls. Wear |
| such as ammonia, alcohol, vinegar, or household | | | | them often and don't pack away your pearls with your |
| cleaners. | | | | wedding dress, wear them! Pearls are in vogue again |
| 5. Wear your pearls! Pearls love the natural oils from | | | | and can be worn with everything from wedding |
| your body but not the perspiration. | | | | dresses to jeans! |
| 6. Use a damp cloth to clean pearls. Allow to | | | | |