subject: How To Clean Vintage Pearls Jewellery [print this page] Among all the gems available, pearls are the oldest ones. They are very delicate compared to gold, diamond, silver etc. So obvious it becomes important that special care is taken of them. Mainly is the pearls have you proudly wear has been inherited by your grandmother of mother in law. These pearls are original and authentic which are actually very rare to find. These vintage pearls jewellery need attention and proper care. Here are a few steps that will you with your vintage pearls jewellery.
When you own vintage pearls, then you have to remember that they can easily break or nacre can wear off very easily. If you want to keep wearing them, so it is important that you try to keep them.
It is a known fact that pearls jewellery should always been kept in very soft material like silk or linen.
In case your vintage pearls jewellery have got loose strings then place them in a clean pair of pantyhose. You can then tie a knot, so that these pearls are safe.
Next, you will need to go to the sink and close the drain. Now fill the sink with mild warm water and sprinkle a small amount of detergent like flakes. Make sure that the water that you are using is not cold or hot. Both of them are bad for vintage pearls jewellery.
Now carefully and gently put the pantyhose containing your vintage pearls jewellery in the warm water in the sink. Not carefully spin the pearls in the water carefully. Do not do it too fast. Rub the pearls softly. Do not be harsh on them. After all they are your vintage pearls.
Carefully remove the pantyhose from the warm water filled sink and untie its knot. Now remove all the pearls properly and put them in a very soft linen or silk cloth. Do not use towel for even drying them.
Remember do rub the pearls one by one and not together. Even when they brush against each other, they may get scratches and lines. Rubbing them together can also remover the nacre. Remember at each and every point that your pearls are very old and just like any old thing, even they need to be taken care well and carefully.
Now once your vintage pearls jewellery has dried up properly then store them. Before storing them, softly brush them with linen again. Linen or silk is used to store pearls new or old just to prevent buildup of oils.
One common precaution that you can do is to not mix them with any other kind of gems.
You should also remember that when you are washing your pearls, do not immerse them in warm water for a long time. Keep the time in check.
