Gently wipe off your pearls after
Gently wipe off your pearls after every wearing using a soft, damp cloth. If you spill, clean it immediately, especially if the pearl contacts acidic food. Use a soft cloth moistened in fresh water, followed by a separate drying cloth. Wrap pearl jewelry in a soft cloth (damp linen prevents dehydration) and store them in a separate jewelry box. Most people should have their pearls restrung about once per year.
Pearl grades
Most saltwater and freshwater pearls are graded on a four-point scale (AAA; AA; A or B). AAA pearls are closest to spherical and have the highest luster; in strings, they are most closely matched in size. B pearls have little luster and vary greatly in shape, color, etc., and may have obvious blemishes. A special system is used by Tahitian pearl traders, Tahitian pearls are ranked from A thru D using criteria similar to the salt and freshwater systems. So, if someone tries to sell you an A or B-grade pearl, be sure you know who gave out that grade!
Old wives’ tale?
You really can tell if pearls are real by rubbing them against your teeth! Because pearls are natural creations, they are not perfectly round. The surface imperfections of real pearls feel a little rough or gritty against the teeth. Imitation pearls will feel smoother, almost slippery–sorta’ like the guy who’s trying to palm them off as the real deal!
Regardless of when or why you choose pearl jewelry, get what you pay for by knowing what to look for.
For more information:
The US jewelry industry is heavily regulated to prevent misrepresentation or fraud. All jewelry sold in the US must be clearly described according to regulations set by the Federal Trade Commission (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/jewel-gd.shtm).You can also visit the pearl exhibition webpage of the American Museum of Natural History (http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/pearls/index.html) or the pearl sellers industry association, (http://Pearl-Guide.com).
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