Difference between revisions of "Take Care of Pearls"
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A pearl necklace or ring makes a lovely, timeless addition to any woman’s jewelry collection. Pearls are an exceptionally sensitive gemstone, however, so you must take extra precautions in caring for them. Avoid exposing your pearls to any chemical or surface that could scratch the surface or deteriorate the calcium carbonate. | A pearl necklace or ring makes a lovely, timeless addition to any woman’s jewelry collection. Pearls are an exceptionally sensitive gemstone, however, so you must take extra precautions in caring for them. Avoid exposing your pearls to any chemical or surface that could scratch the surface or deteriorate the calcium carbonate. | ||
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#Ask your jeweler to knot the strand in between beads to provide the strand with added protection. This way, if a string breaks, you only lose a single pearl. Moreover, a knotted string keeps your pearls from rubbing against one another, which helps reduce surface scratching. | #Ask your jeweler to knot the strand in between beads to provide the strand with added protection. This way, if a string breaks, you only lose a single pearl. Moreover, a knotted string keeps your pearls from rubbing against one another, which helps reduce surface scratching. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
