Care of South Sea Pearl Jewelry

Like any precious heirloom, Gunderson's South Sea pearl jewelry will require some care to preserve its freshness and beauty.

On occasion, you should gently clean the pearls in your South Sea jewelry with a cloth dipped in alcohol diluted with warm water, or in mild soapy water. Then rinse the cloth in fresh water and wipe the pearls clean. Dry them with a soft cloth.

The following hints will help you to keep the pearls in your South Sea Pearl jewelery looking their lustrous best.

• Wait until after applying makeup, perfume and hairspray to put on your jewelry. some chemicals may harm the pearls.
• Don't allow pearls to rub against harder gems.
• Before putting away, wipe your South Sea Pearl jewelry with a clean cloth.
• For storage, keep your South Sea Pearl jewelry wrapped in a soft cloth and protected from abrasive objects.

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