With special attention and care, your pearls will last a lifetime. Keep them away from household chemicals such as hair spray, makeup, and perfume which can dull their luster over time and cause spots and blotches. To avoid the effects of cosmetics and perfume, pearls should be the last thing a woman puts on before going out and the first thing she takes off after returning home. Also, pearls are quite soft, so for the longest-lasting pearls choose those with thick nacre that can help them withstand wear over time.
The best way to care for pearls is to wear them often because the body's natural oils keep them lustrous. Pearls should be wiped with a soft cloth before being stored and kept separate from other precious metals or gemstones that might scratch or dull their tender surfaces.
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