How to clean a pearl necklace

I believe that most people don’t know much about pearls. The impression that pearls give people is probably just one word: “expensive”. However, I believe that not many people really understand some other questions about pearls. For example, I believe many of my friends don’t know much about how to clean a pearl necklace. Today I will teach you how to clean pearl necklaces. Pearl necklaces will become dull and lusterless if worn for a long time, but if they are not cleaned properly, the pearls will also lose their luster.

In fact, if you want to clean and maintain pearls that have been worn several times, mineral water is the most ideal, because it is the easiest to find. However, if they are fake, that is another matter. So sometimes don’t be greedy and spend a few more dollars. The pearls are simply dwarfed by the big ones. (In fact, any neutral solution will do, such as: distilled water, anhydrous alcohol or boiled water (in a cold state) are also OK). Soak the pearl necklace in mineral water for a while, then take it out and absorb the water with flannel or napkins, and put them in a cool and ventilated place to dry. When the pearls are dirty, you can only wipe them with soft flannel used to wipe glasses or camera lenses, or lens paper can also be used.

Some pearl jewelry that has been worn or stored by ancestors for more than decades may turn into a dull yellow color. For pearls whose yellowing is limited to the surface, they can be briefly soaked in 1% - 5% dilute hydrochloric acid or hydrogen peroxide. After the yellow shell is dissolved, quickly take out the pearls, wash them with clean water and dry them, and the pearls will shine again. But be careful not to soak the pearls in dilute hydrochloric acid for too long to prevent damage to the pearls. Of course, if the color becomes too strong, it will be difficult to reverse. For pearl jewelry that is blackened, dull, or severely stained, you can also soak it in 10% salt water, wash it with 3% dilute hydrochloric acid solution, and then rinse it with clean water to restore its luster.

Pearl necklaces are the most vulnerable to the erosion and damage of sweat. However, the composition of sweat varies from person to person. Some people have weak acid and some people have weak alkaline. Because of this, we should carry out regular care and maintenance of pearls in normal times. The above is what I taught you today on how to clean a pearl necklace. I hope it suits your taste.