Gold & Diamond Jewelry Care

 

1. Store your jewelry in a clean and  dry place. you have antique or contemporary jewelry it is important that you take proper care of it. If you follow a few simple guidelines you can often prevent costly damage to your beautiful pieces of jewelry. Consider the following jewelry care tips it comes to properly caring for your jewelry
2. There are many types of small machines on the market that will clean jewelry in a matter of minutes using high-frequency sound. These machines are called "ultrasonic cleaners" and are available in many different models and prices. They can be a convenient way to quickly clean your jewelry at home. However, ultrasonic cleaners can damage some jewelry. Your local jeweler can tell you if an ultrasonic cleaning machine is right for your jewelry wardrobe and, if it is, recommend an appropriate model.
3. Keep your jewelry in a fabric-lined jewelry case, or in a box with compartments and dividers. If you prefer to use ordinary boxes, wrap each piece individually in soft tissue paper & Be sure to only clean one piece of jewelry at a time since even hard stones such as diamonds can be scratched. After cleaning and performing jewelry care,
4. Don jumble your jewelry pieces in  drawer or jewelry case  Pieces can scratch each other. you have pearls you should wipe them with a soft, dry cloth after each time you wear them. Pearls should never be placed in an ultrasonic cleaner and you should also avoid using hair spray or perfume around pearls
5. Be careful when removing your jewelry  wash your hands. Do not leave your jewelry on the rim of a sink where it can easily slip down the drain. Gold, silver and platinum jewelry that aren’t fragile can also be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner   Fragile jewelry will require more careful cleaning
6. See your jeweler at least once a year to have your jewelry checked for loose prongs, worn mountings, and general wear and tear. Visit your jeweler every six months to have your jewelry professionally cleaned.