Gentle routines, lasting radiance.
Pearls are living memories of the sea, layered in nacre that gives them their signature glow. They don’t need fuss, just kindness. Think of caring for pearl jewellery as a small evening ritual, the lovely pause between your day and your night.
Start with timing: pearls like to be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off. Perfume and hairspray go on your skin and hair, not on your necklace. After wearing, a quick wipe with a soft, dry cloth lifts away the day and keeps the surface luminous.
Once a month, offer a gentle clean. Dampen a cloth with lukewarm water and the tiniest drop of mild soap, then wipe—don’t soak—your pearls. Rinse the cloth, wipe again, and lay strands flat on a towel to dry. Hanging a wet strand can stretch the silk; letting it rest keeps the knots neat and the spacing beautiful.
Storage is simple: a fabric pouch or a lined box, away from harder gemstones and metals that can scuff the nacre. Pearls appreciate a touch of ambient humidity, so avoid sealed plastic. If you wear a strand often, have it restrung every year or two; the knots should look tidy, not gapped or frayed.
Done well, these habits fade into the background, and all you notice is the result: a soft, steady lustre that makes every outfit feel finished. That’s the quiet reward of care—the kind of radiance only pearl jewellery can keep giving.