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Here Are Tips For Diamonds * Although diamonds are one of the hardest materials they can be damaged by engaging in rough work and working with tools and machines. * Chlorine can be harmful to a diamond. It strongly affects brilliance in a a very negative fashion. Avoid wearing your diamond when using chlorine for washing purposes or even in a swimming pool. * Clean your diamonds only with a commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip only, and if you use a brush make sure its extremely soft. To remove fingerprints, oils or dirt, add a small amount of mild liquid soap to a half cup of warm water, soak for 2-3 minutes, rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry completely before storing in an air tight plastic bag. * Use a smooth soft 100% cotton cloth to gently wipe each piece of jewelry clean of make-up and skin oils after each wearing. Once your Diamond is cleaned avoid touching the stone with your fingers. Here Are Tips For Colored Gemstones * Many of these Gem Stones are treated in a variety of ways to achieve the final product and may require specific cleaning instructions from your jeweler. * When you are finished wearing your jewelry pieces, wipe them with a clean, soft, slightly damp cloth. This allows you to store it clean, so nothing accumulates that will dullen the stone. * Store these pieces individually, preferably in pouches that you may be able to get from your jeweler. * Salt water or harsh chemicals, such as chlorine or detergents erode the finish, polish or even colour of a stone. * Gemstones should be worn last. After hairspray, nail polish, makeup and any other such items are applied. Make sure the stone is cleaned of these when you are finished including oils and persperation. * Sudden temperature changes are harmful to these stones. * With active lifestyles and difficult manual labour extra precautions with some types of gemstones must be taken. Emeralds, for example, are brittle and should not be worn when doing household chores or any other activity where the stone could be hit or damaged. The Mohs Scale describes how vulnerable stones can be to damage. !0 being the higher number. 10; rubies and sapphires are Mohs 9; emeralds and topaz, 8; and garnets, tourmalines and quartz, 7. Anything softer than a 7 can be scratched very easily, including opal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral, pearl. Here Are Tips For Karat Gold Jewelry * You should remove all Jewelry before showering or washing hands. Soaps cause the creation of film. This destroys the lustre of jewelry. * Soft chamois are an effective way to clean jewelry at home. * Chlorine bleach is harmful to jewelry. Hot tubs, pools, cleaning or any work being done with chlorine should be done without jewelry on. * You can remove tarnish with a jewelry cleaner, or by using soap and water mixed with a few drops of ammonia. A brush with a soft bristle like an old toothbrush can also be used. After the brushing, simply rinse with lukewarm water and allow to dry. If there is a heavy tarnish on your jewelry, consult your jeweler for the best cleaning procedure Search Engine Optimization Company National Fitness Equipments Pharmaceutical Product Google blog Collection of Books Live in nanny Nigerian Spam We buy houses Property auction |