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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 4350028, member: 5833"]Taking a better look after some time away from the computer, pretty sure they are <i>cerclé</i> freshwater pearls. They come in various colors. Maybe these are supposed to be yellow? It's OK to clean as you propose, if you intend the toothpick for use only to remove grunge from crevices. Not sure you need the presoak, although it will not do any harm. Cameos can get amazingly filthy. I soak them in tap water with a bit of dish soap, sometimes as much as over night, then go at them with a soft toothbrush. I soak again if there are stubborn places. Be sure to give it lots of time to dry before putting away.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 4350028, member: 5833"]Taking a better look after some time away from the computer, pretty sure they are [I]cerclé[/I] freshwater pearls. They come in various colors. Maybe these are supposed to be yellow? It's OK to clean as you propose, if you intend the toothpick for use only to remove grunge from crevices. Not sure you need the presoak, although it will not do any harm. Cameos can get amazingly filthy. I soak them in tap water with a bit of dish soap, sometimes as much as over night, then go at them with a soft toothbrush. I soak again if there are stubborn places. Be sure to give it lots of time to dry before putting away.[/QUOTE]
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