Throughout the ages pearls have been known for their beautiful warm glow and shimmering iridescence. Wearing pearls is a classic fashion statement, but learning how to clean pearls, and how to protect the delicate outer layer of the pearl, the nacre, can be challenging.
Put Your Pearls on Last!
Always put your pearls on as one of the last things you do when you’re getting ready to go out. Makeup, lotions, perfumes and hairsprays can coat your pearls and give them a dull appearance. However, the good news is: the more you wear your pearls the more the natural oils on your skin will enhance the pearls’ luster.
Never use harsh chemicals such as ammonia to clean your pearls; it will strip the nacre leaving you with a dull pearl.
Why Do It Girls Love Pearls? (Hint: Blame it on Coco Chanel)
The Best Way to Clean Pearls
The best way to clean pearls is to use Connoisseurs Dazzle Drops Advanced Jewellery Cleaner. This product has been specifically formulated to be safe for pearls.
First, fill the cleansing container with warm water. Squeeze in approximately 10 Dazzle Drops into the water. Dip a soft cotton cloth in the cleaner and gently rub the pearls. You can also place your pearl jewellery in the dipping scoop: just Dip for 30 seconds, and remove jewellery from the scoop. Rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth.
Cleaning a Strand of Pearls?
Please Note: If you are dipping a strand of pearls you will need to make sure they dry completely before wearing them to ensure the silk string does not stretch. Place them on a clean, dry cloth and let them air-dry overnight.
When you’re done wearing your pearls store them separately to avoid getting scratched. We suggest one of our Connoisseurs Jewellery Organizers, either The Clutch or The Carry All.
Another Pearl Cleaning Option
You can also use Connoisseurs Delicate Jewellery Cleaner to clean your pearl jewellery. Simply follow the instructions on the Classic Red jar.

Choose the proper jewellery cleaning treatment. Professional jewellers recommend having a selection of jewellery cleaners on hand to clean gold, silver, diamonds, precious stones, pearls, delicate or costume jewellery. Visit our Jewellery Cleaning Chart, which shows the appropriate jewellery cleaner to use by the type of metal and gemstones.

Avoid tangled necklaces and unwanted scratches on your jewellery by keeping it safe and secure in one of Connoisseurs soft-sided jewellery organizers.

Connoisseurs Clutch is ideal for traveling or jewellery storage at home. Designed to provide the security of knowing your valuables are neatly tucked away in individual compartments.

Connoisseurs Jewellery Clutch comes in red and black leather alligator grain.

The Jewellery Clutch offers 4-way protection:

(1) zip-secure closure;

(2) foam padding throughout;

(3) anti-tarnish lining; and

(4) soft velvety interior.

Before dressing, take a look at your jewellery. Check if rings, earrings, bracelets or pendants need cleaning or a quick touch up. If time permits, clean your jewellery with a Connoisseurs Jewellery Cleaner.

Or, if time is short, give your jewellery a quick touch-up with Connoisseurs Jewellery Wipes or Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stik.  Cleaning with any of the above products will make your jewellery sparkle like new.