Remove
jewelry before bathing and grooming specially when applying hand lotions,
perfume, hairspray and make-up; Allow your skin to absorb before putting
on jewelry.
Remove
your jewelry before doing household chores, cleaning or yard work.
Store
each individual piece in a pouch or a self-sealing plastic bag.
YOUR CHERISHED ITEMS
When cleaning your jewelry, it is satisfying to watch your cherished items
turn from dull and drab to shiny and bright. And it takes just a few easy
steps to restore your jewelry's brilliance and luster. This section provides
you with simple methods on how to clean your jewelry effectively and safely.
Take note that certain methods are ideal for some jewelry, but can cause
damage to others.
Hand lotions, hair styling products and everyday grime can leave a film
on your diamond that keeps it from sparkling. Those materials can even accumulate
into a thick layer of gunk on the back of the stone if you wait too long
between cleanings.
How To Clean:
1-Soak your
diamond ring in a warm solution of mild liquid detergent and water for
about an hour. Ivory dishwashing liquid is a good choice, but any other
mild detergent is fine.
2-Use a soft
tooth brush to remove dirt from under the stones, try to reach with the
bristles under the stone to remove the gunk build up. Don't use a brush
with bristles that are stiff enough to scratch the ring's metal setting.
3-Swish the
ring around in the solution, then rinse it thoroughly in warm water. Close
the drain or put the ring in a strainer to keep from losing it!
4-Dry the
ring with a lint-free cloth.
If the ring
needs extra help, after the soak, a Water Pik provides a stream of water
to flush away small bits of grime. You can also use a wooden toothpick to
carefully push dirt away from the stone and setting.
The pearls most of us wear today are cultured pearls, their existence initiated
by humans who insert a bead or other object into an oyster or clam. The
clam coats the foreigner with nacre, the patina that gives pearls their
unique appearance.
Dirty
pearls can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution (try Ivory
flakes).
Never
clean your pearls with solutions that contain ammonia or harsh detergents.
Don't
put pearl jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner.
Don't
use abrasive cleaners or rub pearls with abrasive cloth. Both can wear
away the nacre coating, leaving you with a plain looking bead.
Even cultured pearls with thicker coatings are more fragile than most other
gemstones, so you must handle them carefully to keep them in the best condition.
Your
pearls will stay cleaner if you put them on after you've applied your
makeup and perfume.
Be
sure to take off your pearl rings before you apply hand and body creams.
Wipe
your pearls with a soft, lint-free cloth as soon as you take them off.
The cloth can be dampened with water or it can be dry. If damp, allow
the pearls to air dry before putting them away.
Store
each individual piece in a pouch or a self-sealing plastic bag.
