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To be sure your DIAMONDS
always sparkle, it is important to clean
them periodically. Here are some recommended methods.
Mild Liquid Detergent
Soak your jewelry in a small bowl of warm, sudsy water made with any mild
liquid detergent. Gently brush the diamond jewelry with a soft toothbrush
while it is in the suds. Then, rinse each piece under warm running water.
Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Make sure to always stopper your sink.
Household Ammonia
Place the jewelry in a small bowl containing a half-and-half solution of
ammonia and cold water for thirty minutes. Lift out and gently tap around
the front and back of the mounting with a small soft brush. Swish in the
solution a second time, rinse and drain on tissue paper.
Rhinestone Jewelry |
GEMSTONES
are durable substances, still, they do need
some care. Follow a few general rules and they'll last for generations still
looking brand new.
Keep your jewelry clean! Rings in particular tend to collect dirt behind the
stone, especially if you wear them on a regular basis. You can clean
transparent gemstones by simply soaking them in water with a touch of soap.
Use a soft toothbrush to scrub the stone.
Even the hardest gemstones like Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires can shatter
with a single well-placed blow especially if they have inclusions, which
weaken the crystal structure.
Think twice before putting gems in an ultrasonic cleaner. Diamonds, rubies
and sapphires will be fine but many other gems may not be: when in doubt,
leave it out. Diamonds, rubies and sapphires, and other single-crystal gems
can be cleaned with a touch of ammonia in water to remove all films and add
extra sparkle.
Never use an ultrasonic cleaner or ammonia for cleaning such opaque
gemstones like lapis, turquoise, malachite or onyx. They should be wiped
clean gently with a moist cloth. These gemstones can be porous and may
absorb chemicals, even soap, which may build up inside the stone and
discolor it. |
Your new STERLING SILVER jewelry has been
skillfully filed, sanded and buffed by a silversmith to give you a
beautiful, light reflective silver setting or charm. It is up to you to
properly take care of this silver to keep it looking like the day you
received it.
You may read about many different ways to clean your jewelry. These are some
basic recommendations and precautions that you should follow.
Sterling silvers beauty is in the light reflective surface.
To avoid scratches please only use a cleaning cloth that is unsoiled, soft,
and non-abrasive.
The highest recommended product to use for removing tarnish from sterling
silver jewelry is a silver cloth. Rub this cloth in a lengthwise manner, not
is a circular motion which may cause scratches. |
Wearing GOLD can produce a black color on the
skin and jewelry. This can be caused by interaction of chlorides, oils and
sulfides on the skin with the alloy material in the jewelry. This can be
washed off of the skin and polished from the jewelry.
There are many was to clean your gold jewelry. If you purchase a commercial
cleaner, please be sure to follow the directions. These cleansers are a
mixture of mild detergent and household ammonia.
Here are some other ways to clean your gold jewelry (not to be used on
pearls, opals and other soft gemstones):
- Tarnish may be cleaned using soap and water mixed with a few drops of
ammonia.
- Toothpaste can be applied to an old toothbrush. Dampen
and scrub the ring like you would brush your teeth. Rinse in cool water and
dry. |
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