The appeal of pearl never fails to make us stop and stare. Accessories made out of this esteemed gemstone is the most cherished among pearl enthusiasts. One of the most prominent reasons of pearl being universally cherished is that it is an epitome of natural fineness. The only paramount characteristic of pearl gemstone that makes it stand out and highlighted among thousands of these significant rocks is that, unlike other gemstones pearl is a soft mineral possessing minimal rating on the Mohs hardness scale. Therefore, this makes pearl a sensitive trinket, which makes it prone to scratches, cracks, dullness, or even breakage. 

Being attentive to the sensitivity and fragile nature of pearl (a  naturally occurring visual appeal), immerse into this elaborated self help maintenance guide to retain the charm of your pretty pearl. By the end of this blog you would be easily able to ace the handling, storage as well as cleaning of your cherished pearl accessory. 

Before diving into the “how to” maintaining guide of pearl it is necessary to understand the “why to” maintaining guide of pearl. Pearls are naturally occurring organic stones that are born within the soft tissue of mollusks or oysters. The basic composition of pearl is an amalgamation of calcium carbonate in the form of aragonite, along with conchiolin (natural binding agent). It is because of this unique work of nature that makes the survival rate of pearl low if placed in harsh environments. 

Nature offers us with a myriad variety of pearls, ranging from natural pearls (formed without human intervention), cultured pearls (formed with human intervention by inserting nucleus into mollusks), freshwater pearls (cultivated in freshwater bodies comes in a variety of shape and color), saltwater pearls (cultivated in salt water possessing distinct characteristics) 

Pearls being place low on Mohs hardness scale with ranking of only 2.5 to 4.5. They can easily dull their spark. Therefore irregular or improper care will significantly worsen their physique. 

Ensure the longevity of your beloved pearl gemstone with the above mentioned measures: 

Regular inspections 

Be attentive towards the physical appearance of your pearl jewellry. Look after the early signs of wear n tear, loose strings, damage, variations in colorations. Timely inspection fosters forever charm towards the prettiness of the pearl. Be in full control of your pearl gem and be mindful about handling pearl with clean hands. Preventing peal’s contact with oil or dirty surfaces which can potentially damage its surface. 

Avoiding chemicals 

As already discussed above about how fragile and sensitive this pearl gemstone can be. Completely avoid using harmful chemicals to maintain your pearl accessory. 

Tip- if you are wearing pearl jewellry for any occasion, consider using cosmetics, perfumes, hairspray before wearing your pearl accessory because pearls are sensitive towards chemicals found in these products. 

Professional  visits 

If you have hands on some heavily soiled pearl jewellry then you must consider professional cleaning at least once in a while. Jewelry cleaning experts have specialized tools and techniques to clean your pearl accessory and maintain its luster. 

For complex repairs, an experienced jeweller may ensure that repairs are done correctly and safely. 

Pearls are really valuable possessions to your collection of jewells. It is important to understand the unique composition of these gems in order to ensure that your pearl remains radiant for generations to come.