subject: How To Clean, Care and Store Pearls [print this page] K the pearls in a soft cloth pouch and hang them to your dresser or lock them in shelves. It is very much advisable that if you have jewelry box arrange the pearls in a special container or compartment in the box and do not let the pearls mix up with other jewelry as it may damage the pearls softness easily. Due to the friction that gets produced, these get easily spoilt if no precaution is taken while storing them.