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How to care for your handcrafted jewellery - 7 helpful tips
March 25, 2013
Have you started spring cleaning yet? Don't forget to clean your jewellery! Here are some helpful tips on caring for, cleaning and storing your handcrafted jewellery.
1. Don't wear jewellery all the time
Don't sleep, swim, sunbathe or exercise in your jewelry to minimize jewellery exposure to body oils and perspiration.
2. Avoid silver tarnishing
Wear your jewellery often. When not wearing, store it in a zip lock bag to minimize tarnishing. When needed you can polish your silver with a polishing cloth that can be purchased at most jewellery stores.
3. Handle gently
Try to avoid dropping or banging your jewellery against hard objects as the stones can crack or break.
4. Avoid direct sunlight
Don't leave your jewellery in direct sunlight. Some stones naturally fade in sunlight, and heat and sun can badly damage pearls and opals.
5. Keep away from chemicals
Keep chemicals such as perfume, lotions and make-up away from your jewellery. Apply cosmetics first, then put your jewellery on.
6. Cleaning
To keep your jewellery clean you can wipe your stones and pearls with a soft cloth or use a damp cloth when needed. Also, don't immerse your jewellery in water. Don't use harsh abrasives or cleaners, including chlorine, on your stones or pearls. Don't use ultrasonic cleaning either.
7. Storage
Store your jewellery as you would any delicate item. Storing in the original box is good, or in a jewellery box. Don't let your jewellery pieces bang into each other.
Hope these tips will help you keep your jewellery safe and clean.
Until next time,
Irina K.
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