If the strainer is too large to fit in the bowl, reserve it for rinsing the necklace.
You could use a blow dryer on a warm setting to speed up the process, if desired, or simply let the necklace air dry completely.
Alternatively, you can use an aluminum pie plate.
Adjust the amounts if necessary so you can completely cover the necklace in bottom of the dish: use 1 tablespoon (14. 8 ml) (14 g) of baking soda per 1 cup (240 ml) of water.
Letting the necklace soak longer than this can lead to tarnish, so remove the necklace after 10 minutes.
If your pearls are older or in poor condition, use a soft cloth dipped in warm water, rather than shampoo or detergent, to clean them.
Costume jewelry is made with inexpensive materials and imitation gems. If your necklace is plated or made from pewter, nickel, or brass and has imitation stones, like cubic zirconia or lucite, it’s costume jewelry.
