Puka Shells

[nikki]

I have a few old puka shell necklaces... I mean old, from the late 60s! They're rather dull. How do I restore it to bring back its luster? Thanks!

[1stwahine]

I have a few old puka shell necklaces... I mean old, from the late 60s! They're rather dull. How do I restore it to bring back its luster? Thanks!

In Longs Drugs Store they have a Jewel Cleaner for Pearls...you can try that. Also, try good old Clorax. But no leave too long cause the Puka Shells going degenerate.;)

Auntie Lynn

[nikki]

Clorox? Won't that dull the surface? I'll try the pearl cleaner, tho. Thanks for the tip!

[1stwahine]

Clorox? Won't that dull the surface? I'll try the pearl cleaner, tho. Thanks for the tip!

No..just use a little bit.;)

I 'googled' and found this on Yahoo.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061001184444AA2IzKT

Auntie Lynn

[nikki]

Thanks again! I googled it earlier, but couldn't find anything on it.

[modpirate]

You could try toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. It seems to work on most jewelry.

ETA: GEL toothpaste.