Preserving Pearl Perfection: A Care Guide for Cultured Pearls

Pearl gemstone, the birthstone of June month signifies wisdom and purity. It is one of the classic gems known till now. Pearls are organic stones as they are formed inside the living creature called mollusks. Referred as Moti in Hindi these gems have a special reference in Vedic astrology. It is for the planet Moon and benefits the wearer by reducing stress and anger.

Whatever astrology you are considering it is believed that wearing birthtsones or gemstones daily helps the person get immense benefits. But is it Ok to wear pearls everyday? This is the general query people have because Moti is soft and tends to scratch easily. Thus, it is important to care for these gems. In this blog we will understand about how we can preserve cultured pearls:

What are Cultured Moti?

These gems are created by implanting a tissue into mollusks to create nacre which gives beauty to the gem. Unlike natural pearls these gems are cultured under controlled conditions.

The major difference between natural pearls and cultured pearls are that the former are considered rare as they are found over thousands of years. Cultured counterparts are formed by human intervention. Due to their organic formation, natural Moti often vary in size, shape, and quality. Cultured ones are generally round in shape.

Why do you need to take care of cultured pearls?

Taking care if of your pearl jewelry is important because of the following reasons:

• Moti is formed organically and is made of calcium carbonate. Unlike other gemstones obtained beneath the earth surface these gems' chemical composition is totally different. Thus they are more prone to damage.

• Pearl necklaces are assembled with the help of nylon strings and the long term exposure to heat breaks them.
  

How to Care for Pearls?

Whether it's cultured or natural pearls, their care and maintenance is important. Let see what steps you can take for the same:

• It is said that you should always wear your accessories at the end. This is also true for Moti stone. Use lotions, hairspray and perfumes before you wear pearl jewelry.

• Wipe the pearl stone with a damp cloth to remove chemical residues if you have put on any.

• Store them in a soft velvet pouch in a jewelry box. This will help them to be free from dust and dirt.

• Moti ratna loses their shine and luster with time and hence it is important to pay attention.

Long term Maintenance of Organic Gemstones

• Natural pearls price range from INR 500 and may get to costlier at INR 60,000 those which are rare and are obtained from one source. Thus, maintaining their original look is very important. For this one should clean these gems after wearing them.

• For cleaning you need to just wipe them with a clean and damp cloth.

• Don't take them regularly into showers. This can spoil the luster and shine of the gems. If these are natural pearls and you need to wear them regularly especially to get astrological benefits it is important that it should be set in a strong setting. This will help the stone to be firm at the place and dont get off when worn regularly.

• Use Lint free cloth to wipe the surface of pearl.

• You can use mild soap and warm water to clean these gems. Do not soak them in water as this will spoil them.

• Seek advice from a professional jeweler as it will help in maintaining your stones for a long time.

What to Avoid

• Avoid wearing pearl necklaces and bracelets while doing household work.

• Avoid storing Moti in plastic bags as it will blacken the surface. Keeping them in a velvet cloth pouch helps them remain intact.

• Avoid spraying perfumes or hairsprays directly on pearls.

• Avoid use of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.

• Limit heat exposure.

To conclude, whether its cultured or natural Moti caring for them is very important as it helps to preserve their beauty. Natural pearl gemstones or sucha moti is considered heirloom pieces that when worn reflect the essence of beauty like no other.