Jewelry Care & Cleaning
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Remove your jewelry when:

·
 cleaning the house or using harsh chemicals.
·
 putting on lotion, perfume, hairspray, shaving cream and other beauty products.
·
 doing laundry.
·
 swimming in the pool.
·
 bathing.
·
 experiencing extreme cold or heat - especially one right after the other.

To clean your fine jewelry:
·
 use warm water and mild soap.
·
 rinse.
·
 polish with a soft cloth.
·
 dry your jewelry before storage. Both gold and silver can tarnish from it and water can leave residual water stains on your precious metals.
Store jewelry carefully, following instructions when provided. Try not to let the pieces touch to avoid scratching. If your jewelry comes with its own pouch or box, use it. Some jewelry and gemstones come with special care instructions. Follow them to the letter.
special care for special stones

emerald
Emeralds are durable, but their internal
characteristics require some special care.
They can be soaked and brushed briefly
with cool water. We don't recommend
extreme heat, hot water, steamers or ultrasonic
cleaners. Don't expose to harsh cleaning
solutions.

fashion jewelry
Jeweler cement is often used to create fashion
jewelry, and special precautions should be taken
when cleaning these pieces. Wipe with a damp cloth
and dry with a soft, clean cloth. Ensure that your
jewelry is completely dry. Avoid soaking in water
or using heat, steamers or ultrasonic cleaners.
Don't use jewelry cleaners or other chemicals.

jade
Wipe gently with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth. Avoid hot water, chemicals,
steamers and ultrasonic cleaners. Don't soak.

lapis lazulli
Avoid hot water, but mix mild soap and cool
water. Wash only as needed and rinse quickly with
cool water. Dry thoroughly. Avoid steamers,
ultrasonic cleaners and soaking.


marcasite
Jeweler cement is occasionally used in
setting marcasite. For cleaning cemented
stones, wipe gently with a damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Avoid hot water, soaking, chemicals,
steamers and ultrasonic cleaners.
opals
Soak briefly in cool water. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth. Avoid extreme heat, hot
water, steamers or ultrasonic cleaners.

the pearl world
Wipe your pearls with a damp cloth to remove
perspiration, oil or any other residue. For regular
cleaning, wipe with a damp cloth. Dry completely
with a soft cloth. Avoid heat, hot water, steamers
or ultrasonic cleaners along with cosmetics and
hairsprays. Don't soak in water.

turquoise
Wipe gently with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth. Avoid hot water, soaking, chemicals, steamers or ultrasonic cleansers.