An easy way to take care of your Tahitian pearl jewelry

While it might seem that a Tahitian pearl on a ring or pendant looks indestructible, such is definitely not the case. A Tahitian pearl's surface can easily be scratched, and its luster may grow dull if its nacre is not cared for. Needless to say, taking care of your pearl jewelry is necessary if you want to enjoy them for years to come.

It's obvious that your first line of defense against scratches is to be careful with your jewelry while handling or wearing them. Never store them with other jewelry that contain diamonds and other gemstones as these could easily scratch your pearl's surface; keep pearls with other pearl jewelry in a different jewelry box.

As far as maintaining your pearl's luster, you only need to remember two simple things:

• Water is a pearl's best friend. No solvents, acids or hard soaps.
• Luster is maintained when your pearl's nacre is properly hydrated.
  

With that being said, here's my simple way of maintaining your pearls' luster:

• Wipe your pearls with a soft clean damp cloth after wearing.
• Store your pearls in a jewelry box that has a moist cloth or paper towel to keep your pearls' nacre hydrated.

That's it. It's an easy but effective way of making sure that your pearl jewelry will last for a very long time.