| Antique pearl jewelry is classified as being over 100 | | | | of jewelry. |
| years old. This means that any type of pearl jewelry | | | | Now, if you have antique pearl jewelry, you may |
| from the 1809's back is considered to be antique. | | | | want to know how to take care of it. Well here are |
| However, there are many others that will classify | | | | some ideas on how to clean this type of jewelry |
| antique as being over fifty years old. There are many | | | | safely. First of all clean pears with a mild soap and |
| different styles of this type of jewelry which include | | | | water solution. Wipe your pearls with a soft lint-free |
| Victorian, Edwardian and other styles going back to | | | | cloth and never store them with other jewelry. Don't |
| the Middle Ages. There are many different styles of | | | | use abrasive cleaners and keep your pearl necklaces |
| jewelry that this category includes. Rings, necklaces, | | | | clean by putting them on after you have applied |
| earrings, pins, broaches, hair ornaments and screws, | | | | makeup and perfume to keep them from being |
| as well as bracelets, cufflinks and tie tacks, just to | | | | soiled. Make sure that you have a separate place for |
| name a few of the items that are considered under | | | | all pearl necklaces and jewelry. |
| this category. | | | | So now you have some idea of how to clean antique |
| There are many different types of antique pearl | | | | pearl jewelry. Other things to remember about |
| jewelry that can be found and many famous makers | | | | cleaning and storage include the following: Don't use |
| such as Tiffany that can be included in the antique | | | | steam, ultrasonic cleaners, baking soda, commercial |
| category. There are many places that sell this type | | | | jewelry cleaners or bleaches when cleaning antique |
| of jewelry to the public and these places can be | | | | pearl jewelry. Pearl jewelry needs special care to |
| online or in a physical location. By entering search text | | | | take care of properly. By taking care of your pearl |
| such as antique pearl jewelry, you will soon be | | | | jewelry, you will be able to pass it on, if you would |
| presented with a list of possible web sites for you to | | | | like or even sell it. A piece of jewelry that is taken |
| explore in order to find this particular jewelry. Many | | | | care of properly is not only worth more, but also a |
| estate auctions and auction houses also sell this type | | | | beauty to behold. |