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Fine Jewelry Tips...
by Julie Lee of Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC.
Fine jewelry is a precious possession that is designed
and crafted to last a lifetime. However, proper care is required to assure
the lasting qualities of your jewelry. Jewelers of America (JA) is pleased
to offer the following simple guidelines and tips for the care and cleaning
of your fine jewelry.
General Tips
- Store your jewelry in a clean, dry place.
- 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.
- Don't jumble your jewelry pieces in a drawer or jewelry case. Pieces
can scratch each other.
- Be careful when removing your jewelry to wash your hands. Do not leave
your jewelry on the rim of a sink where it can easily slip down the drain.
- 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.
- 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.
Julie Lee is a web designer and founder of
Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC. Julie's Jewels is a
Texas based retail jewelry company specializing in high quality, affordable
jewelry pieces created to be treasured for a lifetime.
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