PearlsUpdated 22 days ago

Freshwater pearls are delicate and fragile, and require special care. They are ranked 2.5 on the Mohs scale, which means they are soft and can be easily scratched or damaged by many chemicals and all acids. This includes perfume, cosmetics, hairspray and even perspiration. Therefore, your freshwater pearl jewellery should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off and you should avoid exposing your pearl jewellery to alcohol sanitisers, detergents, cosmetic products or oils.

With care, pearls can be worn daily, but it’s important to avoid wearing them when exercising, showering, at the pool or on the beach.

The safest way to clean pearls is using warm, soapy water, gently removing any clouding or deposits with soft tools like a baby’s toothbrush or very soft microfibre cloth to avoid scratching the surface. Do not soak or submerge your pearl jewellery in water. Rather, rinse it briefly under a running tap and make sure to dry your pearl thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth immediately after cleaning.

We do not recommend ever cleaning pearls using an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.