Jewellery Care General tips to take of your valuable Jewellery
 | Posted 11th February 2008 at 12:22 AM by krishnaamma (Krishnaamma's Blog)
Pearls are of particular concern because any damage usually results in discolouration and/or a reduction of lustre. They can be affected by perfume, hairspray, deodorant creams and sprays, makeup, skin lotions and nail polish remover.
Just wipe your pearls off with a soft damp cloth before putting them away. Cover each and every item with paper tissue and keep them in separate boxes or separate compartments. I also would advise don’t wear your jewellery while gardening,...
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| Posted 11th February 2008 at 12:17 AM by krishnaamma (Krishnaamma's Blog)
Firstly, check the gemstone or diamond is secure in its claw mounting. Hold the item in one hand and use a fingernail to just touch the diamond. If it's loose you'll see it rock or move. This will need to be repaired by your jeweller first, who will tighten the claws. An old soft toothbrush and warm soapy water is ideal to remove the grease, dust, grit and dead skin that fills the gaps and indentations around the stone anchors of a ring or other item of jewellery. This works equally well for almost...
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| Posted 10th February 2008 at 11:57 PM by krishnaamma (Krishnaamma's Blog)
Always use a bowl of water to clean your jewellery, not the sink. If you stand the bowl in the sink, put the plug in first, and don't remove it again until you're sure you've got all the pieces you started with. It might sound obvious, but you wouldn't believe how much jewellery goes down the drain! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
<o:p> Use toothpaste and a toothbrush. Works better than jewelry...
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Updated 20th February 2008 at 12:17 AM by krishnaamma
Here you will find some basic information on how to care for your jewellery.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The most important thing you should do when you receive jewellery from anywhere is to clean it. Your best bet is to use Antibacterial Soap and Water to thoroughly clean the jewellery. I generally use “Lux” liquid to clean my jewellery. ...
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