Using even soap and water will strip the pearls of these oils, so don’t use it. Just use a dry, soft cloth to buff them a bit and you are done.

The classic strand of pearls around the neck evokes images of Jackie O and other style icons. They always looked radiant, and so did their pearls. The reason is because they knew never to use solvents or anything harsh when cleaning your pearl jewelry. The oils from your skin normally build up on items like silver or diamonds, but on pearls they help keep them moist, something which is much needed to keep them looking their best.