[Jewelry making - Article 00080] - Re: [Orchid] Cleaning Pearls

[Kevin]

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    Susan, I'll hazard a guess that it wasn't the cleaning solution that
    caused the damage, but the ultrasonic bath.  Actually, it's not a
    guess, it's a conviction. 

    As to what can be done to reverse the damage, maybe nothing.  The
    surface may be covered by micro-pits, no doubt the pearl experts
    here can add lots. 

    Having said that, it does seem that nowadays almost every gem is
    capable of being "enhanced" with oils, epoxies, acrylics and other
    stuff.  Not the thread to discuss this, lets just say that full
    disclosure (and explanation) to the customer makes all the
    difference.  So, pearl experts, what can be added to the surface of
    pearls?  Wax?  Could it even be that these pearls were initially
    coated, and that coating has now been removed without actually
    damaging the pearl itself? -- 

Kevin  (NW England, UK)

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