Caring for your Pearls

Welcome to ZaniL Design Elegant Jewellery.



This month I thought I would give you some advice
about how to care for your pearl jewellery, so that it will last longer and continue to look as beautiful as when you first bought or received them.

Pearls are a natural gem and need to be cared for in order for them to remain in optimum condition. I will list what you need to do in dot form so it is easier to remember.

• Expensive pearls should be knotted so that if the silk thread breaks then you will not loose any of your pearls. Knotting also protects against abrasions from the pearls rubbing against each other over time.
• knotted pearls have a elegant look and you can see each pearl individually.
• Store pearls in the box they came in or separately from other jewellery to prevent other jewellery scratching the nacre and lustre of the pearls.
• Pearls should be re knotted every 1- 2years depending on how often they are worn.
• Do not allow perfumes, makeup, hairspray or chemicals to come in contact with your pearls. Pearls are a natural gem and will absorb the chemicals which will cause discolouration or loss of nacre. Pearls should be the last item to put on and the first item to take off .
• Always wipe your pearls down after each wear with a damp cloth to wipe away acids from skin, as over time these will cause discolouration and loss of nacre.
• If storing pearls it is not recommended to keep locked away in a safety deposit box for too long and the pearls will dry out and become brittle.
• To clean pearls wipe down with a damp soft lint free cloth that has been immersed in a mild soap and then wipe with cloth rinsed in fresh water.
• If pearls are really dirty take to a professionally jeweller, or buy some proper pearl cleaning solution.
• The best way to look after your pearls is to wear them often , wiping them down after each wear. The pearls will absorb the moisture from your body and so will prevent them from becoming brittle. Re knot your pearls every year if you are wearing more than once per week.

Hopefully you have found this information useful. If you need someone to clean and re knot your pearls , I will be happy to do so. If you need some advice, I will be happy to help. Also if you want your pearls remodelled or a long strand made into 2 strands this can also be done. Give me a call .

cheers

Lina

Jewellery Care Tips

Welcome to ZaniL Design Jewellery Care Tips

Here you will find a few jewellery care tips that will make your jewellery last longer and look as good as when you first bought it.

• Pearl Jewellery should be keep separate from other jewellery to avoid scratching the pearls.


• Pearls should be restrung every 12 -24 months depending on how often they are worn.



• Keep chemicals ( perfumes, hair spray, hand cream etc) away from jewellery in general, but especially so with pearls ( pearls will absorb chemicals as they are a natural gem) and beaded jewellery.



• Pearls should be the last item to be put on (after applying perfume and makeup) and the first thing to remove.



• Clean Pearls and beaded jewellery by wiping down gently with a damp cloth.



• Beaded jewellery strung on tiger tail should not be bent to avoid getting kinks in the wire as it will retain the kink shape.



• Do not immerse jewellery in water, sea water, chlorinate pools.



• Pearls should not be exposed to direct sun light as they will discolour over time.

Why are pearls and beads knotted??

• Pearls and some beads are knotted between each bead so that if the strand of beads break, you will not loose all or some of the beads.
• Pearls are also usually knotted to keep the beads seperate so the individual pearl beads do not touch each other to avoid scratching and wearing against the pearls.
• Beads are knotted for the particular look. Each bead stands out on its own.