How to clean pearls

Bring back the sparkle to your favorite jewelry pieces!

Pearl jewelry is incredibly fragile and requires special care. Clean your necklace, bracelet, or earrings gently with warm water and mild soap.

Pearls are the dowager queens of the fine jewelry world. Their soft, breathtaking luster is as at home in a sunlit estate garden party as it is in the smoky shadows of your favorite speakeasy. Favored by fashionistas throughout history from Grace Kelly and Coco Chanel through to Scarlett Johansson and Katy Perry, pearls bring […]

Since ancient times, pearls have been considered a symbol of unblemished perfection. Pearls are extremely soft, though, so cleaning them when they get dirty can be tricky. The key is to know the right products to use and how to care for...

The experts at MMDIY share the best ways to clean coins of all types without devaluing them. Follow our simple steps to clean old, tarnished or corroded coins!

Use our step-by-step guide to safely and effectively keep your pearl pieces shining.

Pearl necklaces are elegant and beautiful, but they require special care and attention if you want them to stand the test of time.

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Costume jewelry is not just cheap plastic pieces, it can also be quite expensive. Learn how to properly clean it, so it can keep looking good for a long time. We discuss cleaning different semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals, imitation gold and silver plating. Also learn how to properly store costume jewelry to avoid damaging or tarnishing it.