The word PEARL stands for Precious, elegant, attractive, Rare and Lovely. So you may be a pearl in others eyes...
Naturally, pearls are rare and can only be found in one of every 10,000 mollusks. However, due to its popularity, this precious gem can now be found almost everywhere making ithard to spot the genuine ones.
Here are a few tips to test your pearls. Pearls are of a better quality when they are:
1. Usually large insize.
2. Usually round in shape.
3. Deep and mellow in luster
4. Even in color.
and to make sure your pearls are not fake, rub the pearls on your teeth. Real pearls feel rough and grainy. Fake pearls are smooth and glassy.
If you're a proud owner already, here are some tips on how to take care of your precious gem. Like any other valuable jewelry, pearls need constant care and attention.
Here are some DO's and DON'Ts on pearl care.
DON'Ts
1.Do no use commercial jewelry cleaner that contains ammonia. This will cause deterioration.
2. Do not steam - clean paerls. Heat can harm them.
3. Do not use detergents, bleaches, powdered cleaners, baking soda on pearls.
4. Do not use toothbrush, scouring pad or abrasive materials to clean pearls. They can scratch pearl's surface.
DO's
1. Pearls can be washed in water and mild soap
2.Pearls are orgainic and they need to breath so just store thm in a soft satin or velvet pouch.
3. Pearl shuold be stored away from sunlight dry heat.
4. Pearls when exposed to perspiration dim it luster.
For better pearl care, just wipe them off with a soft cloth or chamois, which may be dry or damp.
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