How many years can saltwater pearls be worn?

Seawater pearls are a precious mineral tissue, and nowadays people usually use them as a valuable ornament. Saltwater pearls are bred from seashells and are an organic gem. However, because saltwater pearls are an organic gem, they may be contaminated by chemicals. After people buy saltwater pearls, they are also very concerned about how many years they can be worn. The following will introduce how many years saltwater pearls can be worn.

Pearls are grown from pearl oysters and are organic gemstones. The biggest difference between pearls and mineral gemstones is that the organic components of pearls have a very unstable chemical structure and are easily corroded and oxidized by acid and alkali chemicals. Once contaminated by these chemicals, pearls will change color and become brittle, losing their original beauty and value. Therefore, after purchasing pearl jewelry, daily maintenance is also very important.

First of all, we should stay away from acid and alkali chemicals, such as some cosmetics and hairspray. Also, try not to wear pearl jewelry when bathing or swimming. Impurities in the water can also easily contaminate pearls. This is why women should avoid wearing pearl jewelry in the kitchen. The surface of pearls is not smooth, but is covered with many tiny pores that are invisible to the naked eye. Once oil smoke gets into it, it is difficult to clean it out. Moreover, if worn close to the skin, the oil and sweat secreted by the human body will also cause certain pollution and damage to the pearls.

Of course, if well maintained, pearl jewelry can last for years without losing its luster. In other words, the question mentioned at the beginning is, how many years can saltwater pearls be worn? The key lies in how well and carefully you take care of the pearl jewelry. As long as it is properly maintained, pearl jewelry can remain unchanged for decades.

Pearl care taboos:

1. Avoid washing or soaking with tap water

Because tap water contains a fixed amount of chlorine (C1), it will damage the luster of the pearl surface. At the same time, pearls are water absorbent. If you rinse or soak them with water, the water will enter the small holes of the pearls, which will not only be difficult to wipe dry, but may also cause fermentation inside, the bead line may turn green, and it may also cause the pearls to crack.

Therefore, every time after wearing a pearl necklace, you only need to use the flannel cloth provided by the merchant or a soft silicone cloth to wipe off the sweat and stains on the surface of the pearls. If you encounter stains that are difficult to wipe off, you can use the flannel cloth dipped in a little distilled water (pure water) to wipe the surface, let it dry naturally, and then put it back into the jewelry box. Never wipe it with tissue paper, because the friction of some tissue paper may wear away the surface of the pearl.

2. Avoid high temperature or ultraviolet radiation

Pearls are not resistant to high temperatures. If exposed to heat or ultraviolet rays for a long time, pearls may deteriorate easily, such as cracking, discoloration, etc. Therefore, do not place pearl necklaces in direct sunlight or in places with high temperature and high humidity.

3. Avoid contact with acidic and alkaline substances

Certain substances we come into contact with in our daily lives or in food contain varying concentrations of acids or alkalis, and these varying concentrations of acid and alkali chemicals may damage pearl necklaces.

Pearls are composed of calcium carbonate. If pearls come into contact with acids, alkalis and chemicals, chemical reactions will occur, thus destroying the luster of the pearl necklace. Therefore, avoid contact between pearl necklaces and acidic substances such as salad dressing and juice, as well as cosmetics such as hairspray, perfume, and nail polish remover. If the pearl accessories are inlaid with diamonds, you should be more careful, as diamonds are very easy to stick to oily cosmetics. Therefore, when dressing up on a daily basis, you should put on makeup and spray perfume before wearing a pearl necklace to avoid high concentrations of cosmetics or perfume directly contacting the surface of the pearls.