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Caring properly for your pearls will ensure they stay in perfect condition for many decades, in some cases they can survive for over 200 years in their original fabulous quality, so it is worth putting the effort in, especially if you plan on passing them on to your children.

The most important, yet also most basic, step in caring for your pearls is to keep a soft cloth by your jewellery box and each time you remove them wipe them gently yet thoroughly to remove any dirt or natural oils. This will ensure that your pearl is sparkling and glowing always

When it comes to storage you will want to keep the pearls in a separate compartment of the jewellery box, or if you keep them on a dresser or nightstand it is worth investing in a small pouch. This is to prevent the pearls from getting scratched, either by other pieces of jewellery, or simply from getting knocked down. Pearls are easily damaged and it’s important to care for them accordingly.

Due to their sensitivity it is also vital that you keep your pearls away from makeup, hair spray, body spray, nail polish remover and perfumes. When getting ready in the morning, it is vital that you finish applying cosmetics and doing your hair before putting your pearls on.

If you follow these basic steps you can protect your pearls and ensure them a long life, free of scratches, stains and discolouration. After reading the simple guide, you should have an idea on how to take care of your pearl jeweleries