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How to Clean Pearls

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Follow a few simple steps to keep your pearls in tip-top shape.

From Quick Guide: Jewelry Cleaning Guide
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Damp Cloths
  • Jewelry Boxes
  • Pearl Bracelets
  • Pearl Earrings
  • Pearl Necklaces
  • Damp cloths
  1. Step 1

    Gently wipe pearls with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth.

  2. Step 2

    Pat dry with a fresh, lint-free cloth.

  3. Step 3

    Have pearls professionally cleaned at least every other year.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you own pearls on silk or natural-fiber strands, have them professionally re-strung every year.
  • Avoid exposing your pearls to perfume, cosmetics or perspiration, which can dull and discolor them.

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parkzz said

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albertwho said

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on 1/19/2009 Nice and simple eh?

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