Caring for your gemstones and precious metal jewelry

When you find a piece of jewelry that you love, you need to know how to care for your treasure. If cared for properly, your new jewelry will last for a lifetime. These are the basics for most jewelry types. STERLING SILVER will tarnish. Salt form your skin and oxygen in the air are the two biggest causes of tarnished silver. To avoid this, clean your jewelry frequently using soap and water, then pat dry. You can also use a jeweler’s cloth to clean and shine your jewelry.

• Sterling silver pieces should be stored in a sealed plastic bag to keep them from tarnishing.
• Check for loose gems and clasps before wearing your jewelry.
• Always remove your jewelry when engaging in physical activities.
• Do not expose your jewelry to household chemicals. Many stones can be damaged or loose their luster from household cleaning products. Put your jewelry on after you have applied make-up, hair sprays, or perfumes.
• Stranded gemstone necklaces, chokers and bracelets might need to be restranded about every two years if wore often. Gemstone beads have sharp edges that could eventually cut through the stranding material that holds your stones. Nothing is worse than having half a necklace spill on to the floor.
• Metals and gemstones can cut and scratch each other. Never store your jewelry in a pile. Always separate your pieces by wrapping them in plastic or cloth or hanging them up.

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