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Protecting
your Jewellery:
A clean piece of jewellery is a piece for all time.
Your jewellery will always last longer and radiate with
proper care.
Below
are tips for preserving jewellery after repeated usage:
Remove all jewellery before a shower or cleaning. Soap
can cause a film to form on jewellery, dulling it. Many
commercial cleaners are available to clean jewellery
at home. You will find a soft chamois cloth to be very
effective and inexpensive way to keep your jewellery
lustrous. Be careful of chlorine. Chlorine, especially
at high temperatures, can permanently damage or discolor
your jewellery. Do not wear gold while using chlorine
bleach or while in a pool or hot tub. You can remove
tarnish with jewellery cleaner, or by using soap and
water mixed with a few drops of ammonia. Carefully brush
with a soft bristle brush or an old toothbrush. After
brushing, simply rinse with lukewarm water and allow
to dry. Grease can be removed from gold jewellery by
dipping it into plain alcohol.
How
to store jewellery when not in use:
When not wearing jewellery, store it in soft cloth pouches,
soft cloth wraps or plastic zip-lock bags. Chains should
lie flat to avoid kinks. Gold is strong, but can still
be scratched. So, avoid placing pieces atop each other
in a jewellery box or drawer. Store your ornaments in
a dry place. Avoid extreme temperatures. Always store
jewellery in separate pouches or wraps. Don't stuff
them into your jewellery box. Overcrowding could mean
misplaced gems or lost jewellery if a small piece falls
unnoticed from the case.
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How to buy jewellery
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