The jewelry that you purchase from here is not going to last or look as good as new 3 months down the road if you don't make an effort to maintain it properly. The care you provide for your jewelry will be rewarding by providing years of pleasurable wear. So please make sure that you understand how jewelry should be worn, stored and properly cleaned.
Here are some simple things you can do to protect your jewelry:
~Apply makeup, hair spray, and perfume before putting on your jewelry.
~After each wearing, wipe with a soft cotton cloth to remove any make up or skin oils.
~Remove jewelry when gardening, cleaning or bathing.
~Do not wear in a swimming pool or hot tub. Chlorine can damage various gemstones and metals including gold.
Here are some tips on storing your jewelry:
-Keep away from heat sources and sunlight.
-Store separately so each piece of jewelry does not scratch each other.
-Store jewelry that has silver accents in zip lock plastic bags.
How to clean your jewelry:
Warm soapy water (a mild dish detergent) can be used but be careful with certain gemstones as some can lose their polished finish. If you are uncertain, only wipe with a soft cloth, preferably 100% cotton. You can use a toothbrush dipped in soapy water to clean each individual beads. Remember to rinse all beads in fresh water to wash away all soap residues. After rinsing, pat it dry with a clean cloth.
Sterling silver can be cleaned in a variety of ways.
~Commercial silver cleaners:
Be sure that all gemstones in the jewelry can withstand the chemicals in the cleaner. If you are unsure, do not use a chemical cleaner. Some gemstones that cannot be placed in most commercial jewelry cleaners are pearls, lapis lazuli, opals, turquoise and others.
~Ammonia and water:
Use a light solution of ammonia and water on a toothbrush or soft cloth, and then rinse the beads thoroughly with water.
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