11 Easy Jewelry Care Tips
Protect the beauty, value and extend the life of your favorite jewelry!
· Always
put your jewelry on last. Use hair spray, styling gels, lotions,
makeup, and perfume beforehand or the chemicals will cloud, pit and
discolor your jewelry.
· We
recommend that you never place an expensive or sentimental piece of
jewelry on a necklace with glued or thinly soldered ends, the risk of
damage or loss is too great and many times irreplaceable.
· Remove
your jewelry before you shower or bath. Necklace ends that are glued
together will erode from the water, causing the ends to unravel and come
apart. Soap also clouds jewelry.
· Remove
your jewelry before you enter a swimming pool or Jacuzzi. The chemicals
used both in the water and floating in the air will discolor Sterling
Silver instantly and cause Bronze to permanently tarnish.
· Remove
any necklaces before going to bed. Tossing and turning can cause
excessive strain on necklaces which can result in kinking, weaknesses
and breakage.
· We
recommend that you remove your jewelry before undressing. Even though
we use thick jump rings, it is a safe habit to adopt that will prevent
charms from catching on any materials.
· Jewelry
with glued stone settings should never be worn while doing dishes or
soaked in a liquid cleaner. The chemicals in the water and cleaner can
weaken the glue and loosen your settings.
· Do
not wear your jewelry when doing heavy lifting/work, while exercising,
working in the yard or outside in the humidity. Humidity and body
perspiration will cause jewelry to tarnish.
· Remove
your jewelry before using or applying any products that contain
chemicals like bleach, ammonia, alcohol, household cleaners, bug
sprays, tanning lotions… better safe than sorry if the chemicals would
leave your jewelry dull, tarnished, pitted or even beyond repair.
· Store your jewelry in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and in the air tight baggies
provided with your purchase. Do not leave your jewelry lying on the
cotton in the gift box. Jewelry box cotton is no longer made from 100%
cotton (strange but true fact).
· Check
for loose gemstones or any loose parts and have your jewelry repaired
right away. Quick inspections and prevention go a long way.
