Training Your Fine Jewelry:
The first thing you should do is to give your fine jewelry its own little space for when it is not being used and train it to stay there. Jewelry items do not live or party well together. Much of the damage,
other than wear, that is done to jewelry happens in jewelry boxes. Stones scratch each other and the metals around them. Chains get caught in tangles that almost always cause some sort of damage.
Cleaning Your Fine Jewelry:
The best way to clean your fine jewelry is with a soft (used) toothbrush and a mild dish detergent. If the pieces are very dirty, you can soak them in detergent and water. Do not use harsh cleaners such as
chlorine bleach or ammonia. It is not advisable to use toothpaste either. Many contain a mild abrasive which will remove some metal and cause a dull finish. Items can be repolished by any competent jeweler on
occasion, but this process also removes small amounts of metal and so should be used sparingly.
Checking Prongs & Stones:
Checking for Wear and Tear:
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