Jewelry Care Tips

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Tender love and care is essential to your crystals' longevity. Some gemstones fade after prolonged exposure to sunlight. When you’re not using your crystals, place them in a pouch or box, wrap them in a silk scarf, or try keeping them in a seashell.
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Ultrasonic cleaners should not be used to clean: • Gemstones with surface-reaching breaks that have been filled with a substance such as oil. • Organic gem materials such as pearls or amber • Gems that’ve been coated with non-permanent substance like wax Heat-treated gemstones • Gems that are susceptible to heat & temp changes. These include tanzanite, lapis lazuli, opal, topaz, turquoise & much more!
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Pearl Cleaning Tip: Wipe with damp, soft cloth. Remove stains with a mild soapy solution on a rag. Don’t dip pearls into liquid. Dry thoroughly. Blow out drill holes carefully. Moisture trapped there often causes discoloration.
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Jade Cleaning Tip: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Mechanical cleaning systems.
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Amber Cleaning Tip: Damp cloth and dry. Warm water and detergent is also effective.
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Store your jewelry in a dry, compartmentalized jewelry box or container to avoid dry rot and tarnish
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Use extra special care when cleaning color enhanced or delicate natural beads including turquoise, red coral, bone, and pearls.
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Use a gentle jewelry cleaner or a very mild soap and water solution to clean your beaded jewelry. Use a soft toothbrush or special jewelry brush to clean silver.
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Make sure you’re not seeing more string/wire than normal. This could mean that your necklace or bracelet is not secure and will eventually fall apart. Have your jewelry restrung before it breaks.
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Use a soft cotton cloth to polish your beaded jewels. A coarse cloth may scratch glass, pearls, crystals and some metal beads.