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Jewel Brite Nontoxic and Biodegradable

Sunshine Cloth Jewelry Polishing Cloth

3M Anti-Tarnish Tabs 1" X 1"

Caring for and Cleaning Jewelry

Jewelry care and cleaning takes a little time. But considering the time and expense of finding and purchasing these special treasures, and the sentimental value of jewelry gifts, it is well worth a few minutes time once in a while to care for them.

When removing jewelry, always set it in a container- especially when taking them off near the sink! Countless treasures have disappeared down the drain or through a heater vent! Don't let it happen to you.

Have your rings checked for loose stones occasionally. You can even shake the pieces yourself and listen for rattling noises which indicate loose stones. Have your jeweler make repairs if that occurs. This can prevent loss of precious gemstones!

Beaded jewelry should be restrung occasionally, especially if worn frequently. It can also depend on the type of cord, and the type of beads on the cord. Stone and metals will cut through even multi-strand stainless steel jewelry cable eventually!

All jewelry should be stored and handled carefully. Even though we are dealing with stones and metal, damage can occur. Jewelry metals can be scratched, and gemstones can be cracked or chipped. Even diamonds can be damaged if hit along any flaw line. Sudden temperature changes can crack or shatter stones. Steam, ovens, hot tubs, etc. should not be followed up with a rinse in cold water unless your jewelry is removed.

Teach your children to handle all jewelry carefully and to immediately put it away with their other belongings after removing it when staying away from home. If they are given a small travel jewelry box for that purpose it will impress upon them the importance of caring for it.

Gold is soft, and it scratches fairly easily. Gold and platinum should be cleaned with a soft cloth rather than a brush. A mild detergent or sudsy ammonia are safe to use on gold and platinum, but do not get the ammonia on stones and pearls. Having it's own bag for storage also protects gold from scratches from other jewelry. Wear gloves while doing activities that expose the jewelry to being rubbed against harsh materials.

It is best not to wear your jewelry when cleaning house or using chemicals. They should also be removed before bathing and shampooing. These things can dull and damage jewelry. Chlorine in a pool or hot tub can damage some metals, resulting in breaking prongs and mountings. Never use bleach on your jewelry. Even polishing compounds need to be washed off after using.

Hematite is an ore of iron. It is polished to a beautiful luster when used for jewelry, but can be scratched or scraped. It can rust if left wet for any time. Clean it with a soft polishing cloth. I clean the silver on my hematite jewelry with Jewel Brite and I do rinse it in water, but then I blow it dry in high heat. This will make the hematite hot to the touch. Allow it to cool before wearing! I leave it out overnight to finish air drying, and I've never had a problem with it rusting.

One time saving tip: Sterling Silver and Gold Fill both tarnish, or oxidize, when exposed to air. Did you know that storing thoroughly dry jewelry in a small ziploc bag will prevent tarnishing to a great degree? Even more protection is afforded by adding a 3M Anti-Tarnish Tab to the baggy.

Pearls, real or simulated, should never be dipped in jewelry cleaning chemicals. I recommend removing tarnish on the metals near a pearl or soft gems with Jewel Brite or a
Sunshine Cloth.

Jewel Brite is a biodegradable, nontoxic tarnish remover that can be used on metals with soft stones or pearls. It will not scratch them when used with a soft cloth or for some metals, a soft cleaning brush or soft toothbrush. Jewel Brite is used for silver, gold, bronze, chrome, copper, stainless steel, and aluminum. It cleans marble and takes even permanent ink marks off of surfaces safely! It takes tar off of cars. Jewel Brite is all natural, absolutely free from any harmful substance, and is child safe. Do not use it on 24K Gold plated wares. Please click on the picture above to order a 2 oz. tub.

Document what jewelry you own with photos. If it is lost or stolen, this will help you to remember what you had and prove it to the insurance company.

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