Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Tips to Care for Your Jewelry

Jewelry is a wonderful asset to be nurtured generations, but these glittering material should be well taken care of keeping alive its original splendor. Much care is needed to maintain these worthy ornaments as they can easily get damaged.

All the jewelries require regular cleaning or loses its luster and charm over time. All the different metals and precious stones in various kinds of jewelries have their cleaning and care of styles. Explore some helpful ways to clean your valuable and attractive jewelries.

Diamonds

Diamonds are forever and that this statement applies to your set with precious stones, just follow these general tips:

    Always clean your diamonds with the soft fibers of non-metallic brush and a mild ammonia and water solution. Avoid harsh scrubbing of your stones, still gently rubbing the surface of diamonds in and around the teeth or settings. Avoid direct contact with the diamond you can leave your fingerprints on it.

Gemstones

All gemstones have their own peculiar kind of luster and argue that these should be properly cleaned and stored properly in the following way:

    Wash these gemstones simply soaking in a separate bowl with warm water and soap for several minutes. then rub it properly non-metallic brush to remove dirt. Always avoid non-abrasive cleanser and a sharp jewelry. Never perform the cleaning process in sinks that can blow down the drain pipe. always prevent your jewels out of direct sunlight because it can cause the following damage amethyst, aquamarine, chrysoprase Kunz, Rose Quartz, apatite, celestite and Smokey Quartz becomes lighter or loses. Ametrine and citrine can change the color Aventurine are translucent types often lose color Beryl are brown or orange types may change to pale pink Fluorite are green and purple types change color

Pearls

Pearls are beautiful creations of nature, and even the synthesis of these days, but you need extra attention to maintain its beauty. In particular, the soft organic layer of nacre pearls on a genuine need for such care can easily get damaged. Pearls can be disposed of as follows:

    Always wash your pearls just a very mild, soapy water without detergent or chemicals. Timely restringing of cultured pearls can also be done.

Metals

a variety of metals such as gold, silver, bronze, white gold, platinum used in jewelry, but that all should be cleaned and stored properly.

    Rub alcohol to remove dirt from the base. Always use a soft brush to metal in order to prevent any scratch. Always wipe your metal with a soft cloth to dry your skin and jewelry.

General tips for caring for all types of jewelry items:

    Store jewelry separately so it does not scratch other jewelry. Always wear your jewelry when bathing and applying any makeup / hair spray. Always remove jewelry before engaging in high impact sports or swimming in the pool or during any housework especially rings. Avoid storing jewelry in direct sunlight or next to heating vent, window sill or on a car dashboard. Always store bead necklaces flat as silk stretches over time.

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