{"id":10241,"date":"2019-02-21T15:00:17","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.com\/blog\/?p=10241"},"modified":"2024-07-03T11:57:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:57:30","slug":"how-to-take-care-of-and-clean-black-pearl-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.com\/blog\/how-to-take-care-of-and-clean-black-pearl-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Take Care Of And Clean Black Pearl Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Black pearls are a beautiful thing to behold.\u00a0\u00a0 Like any other kind of jewelry you can buy black pearl jewelry designs<\/a> are meant to be worn.\u00a0 By wearing them will really help to enhance the beauty of these beautiful gemstones.\u00a0 As a result, you need to know how to clean black pearls.\u00a0 You should\u00a0be aware that you won\u2019t be able to wear them all the time.\u00a0 It is important that they are taken off regularly, and kept somewhere safe as this will help to preserve their beauty for many years to come.\u00a0 So keep reading to find out how to take care of your black pearls!<\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019ve invested in Tahitian pearl jewelry sets<\/a> or dyed freshwater black pearl fashion jewelry it is important to remember that these are all living organisms.<\/p>\n

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Preservation Of Your Black Pearl Jewelry<\/h2>\n

As these pearls are made up of calcareous crystals they are very sensitive especially to products such as acids and chemicals.\u00a0\u00a0 Also, they contain protein and water if you don\u2019t care for your black pearl gem<\/a> it may start to dry out.\u00a0 As a result of this small cracks may suddenly start to appear in the surface.<\/p>\n

Below we take a look at what some of these are as well as helping to offer you some tips on how to clean and care for these kinds of pearls so that they retain their beautiful black pearl colour<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Can Become Dried Out<\/h3>\n

To help keep them looking as beautiful as the day you got them you need to be taking care of them properly.\u00a0 To help prevent them from drying out you should occasionally wipe them to make them damp with some lightly salted water.<\/p>\n

Also to prevent them from drying out never actually wrap your black pearl and gold jewelry<\/a> in wool or cotton.\u00a0 These types of materials actually generate heat that will, of course, lead to the pearls drying out and in turn cause them to turn a brown colour.<\/p>\n

They Can Become Easily Damaged<\/h3>\n

Another thing that is vital to remember when it comes to how to clean your black pearl jewelry is to remember that they aren\u2019t as hard as other precious gemstones.\u00a0 So make sure that you never store them so they come in to direct contact with other pieces of jewelry that could actually scratch them.<\/p>\n

All Pearls Are Sensitive To Your Skin<\/h3>\n

Some women tend to have more acidic skin than others.\u00a0 If you were to wear your black pearl jewelry regularly as it should be, then, of course, some of the pearls are going to be in close contact with your skin.\u00a0 We will tell you how to clean your black pearls properly.<\/p>\n

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You, therefore, need to carefully check the pearls in say the necklace or bracelet<\/a> as over time they will absorb some of the acids from your skin.\u00a0 Over time this will lead to the acid eating slowly into the pearl and cause them to lose their luster and change shape.<\/p>\n

By keeping in mind the above you will help to preserve the look, luster, shape, and beauty of these beautiful pearls for many years to come.\u00a0\u00a0 Along with these points, there are other things to consider that could also have an effect on how your black pearl jewelry looks in the future.<\/p>\n

Caring For Your Black Pearl Jewelry<\/h2>\n

When it comes to caring for your black pearl jewelry including black Tahitian pearl jewelry sets there are certain things to remember.\u00a0 The following points below will help to ensure that you care for yours properly now and in the future.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Keep Them Away From Cosmetics And Chemicals<\/h3>\n

As mentioned, pearls, even black ones, are very sensitive to not only chemicals but also anything that is alkaline or acidic in nature.\u00a0 You should always apply your makeup and perfume before you actually put on your pearls, this way you keep their exposure to any harmful products in them to a minimum.<\/p>\n

When it comes to wearing any kind of black pearl rings<\/a> make sure that you keep them away from any juice or food spills as much as possible.\u00a0\u00a0 It is important to keep them away from any food or liquids that may contain either lemon juice or vinegar.\u00a0 The same can also be said for when a beautiful pair of black Tahitian pearl earrings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0 Avoid Contact With Sweat As Much As Possible<\/h3>\n

After wearing your black pearls, make sure to take them off as soon as you can to avoid too much sweat coming into contact with their surface.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t actually wipe them down before putting them away the sweat can actually cause the black pearl jewelry sets to become discoloured.\u00a0 All you need to do is rinse them in a little cool water and then wipe them with a soft cloth to dry them.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Take Care When Taking Your Pearl Jewelry Off<\/h3>\n

With a necklace or pendant make sure that hold the clasp gently between your fingers, or ask someone else to undo the clasp for you.\u00a0 The same also goes when wearing say a beautiful black Tahitian pearl bracelet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When it comes to the taking off of rings, you need to make sure that you grasp it by the metal part or shank rather than by the pearl itself.\u00a0 This will help to prevent the pearl from becoming loose as well as preventing it from coming into contact with the oil on your hands.<\/p>\n

Cleaning Your Black Pearl Jewelry<\/h2>\n

Whenever you are going to be putting away your black pearl jewelry for the night you should get in the habit of giving them a quick rinse and then drying them off.\u00a0 Also, you may want to think about giving them a polish with a soft cloth that contains a small amount of olive oil on it.\u00a0 This won\u2019t only help to prevent your beautiful black pearl gems<\/a> from drying out but also ensure that they maintain that amazing luster.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most important points to remember when it comes to how to clean black pearls.\u00a0 If you keep the following in mind this beautiful jewelry will retain its luster, shape, and size for years to come.<\/p>\n

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Cleaning Do\u2019s<\/h3>\n

The actual process of cleaning even black pearl jewelry sets<\/a> isn\u2019t that complicated.\u00a0 As already mentioned above after wearing you simply need to wipe them with a soft cloth that can be damp or dry.\u00a0 Not only will this stop dirt from building up on their surface, but also help to prevent any sweat, that is a little acidic from being able to eat away at the nacre of the pearls over time.<\/p>\n