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General Information Caring for jewelry is a necessary part of owning the jewelry. With proper care, your jewelry will bring you continued satisfaction of ownership over the years. The following information may help you learn how to care for your jewelry and get that lasting satisfaction.
Some tips to remember when caring for your jewelry include: · Basic way to care for gold jewelry is to remove it before showering, cleaning, or washing dishes. Soap forms a film on jewelry that makes it appear dull and dingy. Preventing this film from forming eliminates the need for extensive cleaning. · Avoid exposing fine jewelry to intense heat, particularly while cooking. Grasping a hot handle, removing items from a hot oven, or working near a flame or steam can damage many gems. · Avoid wearing fine jewelry while participating in vigorous sports in which jewelry may be subject to an accidental knock or blow. Also avoid wearing fine jewelry when you're performing manual labor tasks. · Clean your jewelry periodically. This will help ensure its fine appearance and will help it last. Clean with recommended products, if not avaliable use warm soapy water (use a non-detergent soap) to soak your jewelry. · Use a soft brush to help remove dirt on the prongs of larger gem jewelry. · Use recommended products to help reduce greasy film on diamond jewelry prior to any other cleaning done. If not avaliable use plain alcohol or vodka.
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