Care and Cleaning of Jewelry: Tips from the Pros

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From: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ top-ten-jewelry-cleaning-tips.html Top Ten Jewelry Cleaning Tips Fine jewelry can very easily become tarnished, dirty and dull. To keep your favorite pieces in that near mint condition, proper jewelry care is the key. This list provides warnings for some of the most common mistakes in cleaning jewelry About the Author: Jaxon Toh is the owner of GemJewelryStores.Com, providing up-to-date promotions, reviews and more on major online jewelry stores. For more tips on jewelry care and repair, get your free guide at: www.GemJewelryStores.com	From: http://www.cbsnews.com/ stories/2002/07/11/earlyshow/ saturday/main514930.shtml (CBS) Many women are guilty of wearing their jewelry in the shower, or while cleaning the house, gardening or preparing dinner. Those activities not only dim the shine, but they sometimes can shorten the life of the jewels. Real Simple magazine's style director, Elizabeth Mayhew, shows The Saturday Early Show some sure-fire ways to make jewels sparkle and last a lifetime. Not all jewelry is alike, therefore maintenance differ for each.. . . . . . read more click above
FROM: http://www.freebeautytips.org/ cleaning-jewelry.html Clean your jewelry at home every three months and take your treasured pieces to a professional jeweler's once a year for an in-store cleaning and visual inspection. Many jewelry stores will clean your jewelry for free while you wait on the premises, probably because it's a great way to let people browse for new jewels while their old ones are being bathed. For full story click above.		FROM: http://www.zales.com/jewelry101 /index.jsp?page=care_ Cleaning Gemstones Cleaning gemstones is easy. Simply soak the piece in a bowl of warm, soapy water for several minutes and then use a soft, non-metallic brush to remove any grime. If you use a jewelry cleanser, make sure it is non-abrasive. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners, and don't clean the item in the sink too often it ends up down the drainpipe. Also keep in mind that some gemstones may have been treated or enhanced by heating, oiling, irradiation or diffusion. Heated and irradiated stones generally don't require special care when cleaning, but diffused stones could become lighter if scrubbed too hard. Also, the oil on an emerald can be stripped away by cleaning, making the emerald change appearance. If this happens, simply bring it to your jeweler for re-oiling.

FROM: http://www.hsn.com/caring-for-gemstone-jewelry_at-4572_xa.aspx

Storage a key to longevity Gemstone jewelry prefers clean and dry surroundings. Abrasion and dust can leave lasting damage. Wrap each stone or necklace individually in soft tissue to avoid direct rubbing against hard surfaces. Soft stones are especially vulnerable to scratches and other tiny imperfections if handled carelessly. Protect your jewelry by keeping it in a safe or drawer for storage.

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Remove your jewelry when: · cleaning the house or using harsh chemicals. · putting on lotion, perfume, hairspray, shaving cream and other beauty products. · doing laundry. · swimming in the pool. · bathing. · experiencing extreme cold or heat - especially one right after the other.

To clean your fine jewelry: · use warm water and mild soap. · rinse. · polish with a soft cloth. · dry your jewelry before storage. Both gold and silver can tarnish from it and water can leave residual water stains on your precious metals. Store jewelry carefully, following instructions when provided. Try not to let the pieces touch to avoid scratching. If your jewelry comes with its own pouch or box, use it. Some jewelry and gemstones come with special care instructions. Follow them to the letter.


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