{"title":"Pearl-Safe Jewelry Cleaners — Ammonia-Free, pH-Balanced for Nacre","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe only jewelry cleaner we make that is formulated specifically to be safe on cultured Akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea pearls. Won't degrade conchiolin or strip nacre. Ammonia-free, pH-balanced, plant-derived.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePearls are not stones — they are layers of aragonite and conchiolin (a natural protein binder) wrapped around a nucleus. Every commercial \"jewelry cleaner\" with ammonia, alcohol, or acid will dissolve the conchiolin, and once that's gone the surface goes from mirror-bright to chalky. Same goes for ultrasonic baths and steam cleaners: pearls are the one piece of jewelry that should never go in either. Sparklean has been making plant-based, pH-balanced cleaner since 2003, and we are the only formula we've found that is safe to spray directly on the pearl surface without dulling the lustre — including on strands where the silk thread is exposed at the knots. Step-by-step process is in our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/en-uk\/blogs\/news\/how-to-clean-pearls-safely\"\u003ehow to clean pearls safely\u003c\/a\u003e. For pearl care you only need the 2 oz spray — a strand of pearls takes 6 sprays total and the bottle lasts for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pearls, smaller is better — the \u003cstrong\u003e2 oz Original Spray\u003c\/strong\u003e is plenty for a strand, earrings, or a pearl ring. Skip the brush (even the soft SparkBrush is too firm for pearls — use a clean microfibre instead). Skip the polishing cloth (it has a micro-abrasive designed for metal, not nacre). If you also own diamond or gold pieces, see the other collections — but for pearls alone, one 2 oz spray is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are most jewelry cleaners unsafe for pearls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they contain ammonia or strong solvents that dissolve conchiolin — the natural protein that holds the aragonite platelets of nacre together. Once conchiolin breaks down, the nacre flakes off in micro-layers and the pearl looks dull no matter how much you polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Sparklean on freshwater pearls, not just saltwater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Freshwater pearls (typically from mussels) have the same nacre + conchiolin structure as saltwater Akoya, Tahitian, or South Sea pearls. Sparklean is safe on all four types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about the silk thread on a strand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparklean will not weaken silk thread or rot the knots — but soaking will. Use the spray sparingly, wipe dry immediately with a microfibre, and lay the strand flat to fully air-dry before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work on a pearl with surface marks or \"growth lines\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparklean removes dirt and skin oil but cannot remove growth lines, surface dimples, or chips — those are part of the pearl's structure. If the pearl has been damaged by past ammonia exposure (chalky surface), it is unfortunately permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I store pearls between cleanings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately from other jewelry, in a soft pouch or lined box. Never in a plastic bag — plastic outgasses chemicals that dull nacre. Wear your pearls last (after perfume, lotion, hairspray) and clean them gently with Sparklean before putting them away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why are most jewelry cleaners unsafe for pearls?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Because they contain ammonia or strong solvents that dissolve conchiolin — the natural protein that holds the aragonite platelets of nacre together. Once conchiolin breaks down, the nacre flakes off in micro-layers and the pearl looks dull.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use Sparklean on freshwater pearls, not just saltwater?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Freshwater pearls have the same nacre + conchiolin structure as saltwater Akoya, Tahitian, or South Sea pearls. 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