Tips On taking Care of your jewelry

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Getting ready for that important day or a special occasion

Remove jewelry before putting on powder, makeup and hair spray. Look at Jewelry as the final touch to complete your attire it is the last item you put on.

Opal triplet

   The opal slice is captured in an air-tight sandwich, using a very fine jewelers epoxy. They should not be subjected to strong solvents and extended periods of in water. Since the 'cap' is made of a hard stone like material, if it become scratched, it can easily be re-polished by a jeweler.

Pearl Care

A pearl is a soft gem.  The less expensive it is, the more fragile it is, because inexpensive pearls have a thin layer of nacre from being harvested prematurely.  The minimum thickness of nacre for a pearl you intend to keep for more than a few years of frequent wear should be .35 millimeters; .5 is better.  Proper care means protecting them from contact with rough fabric or any type of acid so never clean them in ordinary jewelry cleaner,  ammonia or vinegar.  In the jewelry box, keep them from contact with other pieces of jewelry, ideally they should be put in a soft cloth bag never use a plastic bag; this will seal out air and hasten deterioration.    After each wearing, wipe your pearls with a soft cloth to remove body oil, makeup, and pollution.  Wear your pearls at least once a month, the humidity from your body does them good.  If you wear your pearls on a regular basis, have them professionally cleaned every year to prevent dust, powder, and skin oils from accumulating in the bead holes.  Have the beads restrung (and the clasp checked)  the moment you notice the string stretching or looking dingy.  Always apply your perfume and hair spray before you take your pearls out of the bag.  Wearing your pearls on a regular basis seems to improve their luster.  Pearls have been used as love gifts since earliest times; a pearl hoop ring was a common betrothal present in the 19th century.  The pearl is the birthstone for June.

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