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Cultured Pearls
Cultured pearls have a living organism origin. They are highly susceptible to damage and are very delicate. Special care must be given to this soft and delicate jewelry. Some tips to remember when caring for cultured pearls include: · Leave your pearl jewelry for last when dressing. Be especially careful that the spray from perfume, hair lacquer, or hair spray does not get on your pearls. Ensure that the spray has dried or evaporated from skin or clothing that comes in contact with the pearl jewelry. · Remove traces of cosmetics and other such materials from your cultured pearl jewelry before placing it in its storage place. · Clean cultured pearls only with prescribe or recommended pearl cleaning substances. If none are available use soap and warm water or bring your pearls to a jeweler for professional cleaning. Other cleaning agents may damage your cultured pearls. · Be careful where you store your cultured pearl jewelry. Metal and other materials can damage the surface of the cultured pearl. · Wrap your cultured pearl jewelry in a tissue or other suitable holding device before placing it in its storage place. · Be aware of the condition of the thread that holds your pearls together. If you wear your pearls often you should take them to your jeweler for inspection, cleaning, or restringing once a year.
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