So you're dead-set on a Pearl Ring.
You already know that it won't take much to make it come off it's mounting, so what do you do to insure the safest mounting possible?
There is one big difference that will do the trick.
That difference is Prongs!
Prongs
It's very wise to get a Pearl ring that actually has prongs holding the Pearl in. Prongs that come up from the mounting, fold gently over the Pearl and keep it secure in the setting. Prongs like this make it very difficult for the Pearl to fall out.
Even if you were to loosen the Pearl, as long as it has a prong over it, chances are that Pearl isn't going anywhere. Unless you hit the Pearl hard enough to physically break it in half, that Pearl will remain in your mounting until you snap a prong off. Then there's no helping you! Buy some Duct-Tape!
Glue the Pearl back on
If you're one of the lucky ones who actually found your lost Pearl, that's awesome, here's what a Jeweler will do!
Glue it back on!
They will scrape away the old glue, put some new glue on and stick it all back together again. That won't be any assurance, but there is something else you can do...
Have the Jeweler put Prongs on it!
Most of the time, mountings can have prongs built up on them to help protect the Pearl. Jewelers can custom make these to blend into your mounting and help secure that Pearl.
It really depends on how much money you want to invest in the ring and if it's worth it. If the ring's not substantial enough to have prongs added to it, then maybe it's time to look into a new mounting. One that does have prongs and one that will keep your Pearl in.
It you must wear your Pearl ring, and you don't want to slap prongs on it, just be careful. Try not to hit the Pearl.
Pearls can be beautiful, but they are brittle and precious.
Cleaning Pearls
When you have to clean a Pearl, gently take a moist, (not wet) paper towel to it and dab at it. Let it dry overnight.
Wear the Pearl often, but not everyday. Pearls will absorb oils from your hands and that oil will actually keep your Pearl looking beautiful and full of luster. Natural oils tend to enhance the outer surface of the Pearl and give it life.
And lastly, stay outta the water, or soon you'll be fishing for a new Oyster!
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