How To Care For Pearl Jewelry

With the proper care, your pearl jewelry will maintain its luster and shine through all of your special occasions and even become a treasured heirloom for the next generation. The good news is pearl jewelry is easy to care for, if you understand and follow three basic rules.

The advice we are about to share applies to white pearls and black pearls. At Danbury Mint we supply natural pearls and cultured pearls to fit your style and budget.

Wear Your Pearl Jewelry Often & With Care

Pearls are gemstones that love to be worn as much as you will love wearing them. Pearls are a natural gemstone created underwater and need a certain amount of moisture and natural oils to stay happy. Making a point of semi-regularly wearing your pearls will help your pearls as much as it helps your style.

When getting dressed for the evening, put your pearls on last. As much as pearls love a little natural moisture and oils, they will lose their luster if exposed to too much perfume, hair spray, body lotion, or cosmetics.

Never wear your pearl jewelry swimming, exercising, or in the shower. Water can contain chlorine which can ruin the pearl's luster and damage the thread.

Store Your Pearls Clean & Away From Other Jewelry

Pearls are a natural material. To maintain their luster we recommend you wipe them down with a clean, dry, soft cloth before storing them. This simple task will help keep your pearls free from tarnish and keep them looking magnificent for years.

While pearls are shock-resistant, they can be scratched by other jewelry. If you store your pearls with your Danbury Mint Jewelry [link: diamond jewelry] you run the risk of scratching your pearls. We recommend that you keep your pearls separate from your other jewelry to avoid scratches and tangles.

If you need help organizing your jewelry collection, check out our Personalized Ultimate Jewelry Box, with plenty of compartments for storing your entire jewelry collection.

Pearls and cultured pearls need a little space to breathe. Being a natural gemstone, pearls don't do well in air-tight containers, or sitting a long time without being worn. If they are not properly cared for, they can dry out and crack. Storing pearls properly and incorporating them into your regular look will keep your pearls looking great for years to come.

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Take Care Of Your Pearl Jewelry Over Time

All jewelry needs care over time. We wear jewelry to major events in our lives; graduations, birthdays, proposals, weddings, anniversaries. Regularly checking our jewelry for loose connections, tired clasps, or worn thread will keep you from experiencing that awful moment when a piece of jewelry fails at the worst possible moment.

When you are putting your jewelry away, or taking it out to put it on, give it a quick inspection for anything out of the ordinary. At Danbury Mint we pride ourselves in the quality of jewelry we provide. However, even the best jewelry needs maintenance from time-to-time. If something looks out of the ordinary bring it to your local jeweler for repair.

Since 1969 Danbury Mint has been helping people celebrate life's many special occasions. Our goal is to help you find that special gift, whether it's for you, or someone you love.