Never use anything abrasive to clean pearls with, such as toothbrushes or plastic sponges. A soft cloth is the only item that should touch pearls.
Never use a commercial jewelry cleaner on pearls. Usually such cleaners contain way too much ammonia, which can damage the pearls.
Wipe with a clean dampened cloth to remove any soapy residue from the pearls.
Wipe with a clean dampened cloth to remove any soapy residue from the pearls.
Toothpaste is good on tarnished silver.
