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~ JEWELRY
CARE INSTRUCTIONS ~
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Store jewelry flat, out of direct sunlight, and away from heat. Some stones, such as Kunzite and Rose Quartz, will fade if left in direct
sunlight for lengthy periods; heat will dry out pearls. Avoid sudden
temperature changes to prevent stones from cracking.
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Clean by wiping gently with a soft damp cloth after each wearing. If the need arises, you can swish jewelry lightly in a solution of mild soap (Ivory or Woolite) and water, rinse well, and air dry completely before storing. We don't recommend using ultrasonic cleaners. Did you know they can damage stones such as
Peridot?
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Always remember... Last on, First off. Especially important for pearls and soft stones, such as turquoise, we recommend it for all jewelry - by not exposing jewelry to hairsprays, perfumes, and lotions you eliminate the need
for heavy cleaning and polishing . Over time, this could greatly affect
the life of your pieces.
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Remove jewelry before bathing, swimming, or doing chores that require chemicals. Chemicals like chlorine and detergents can harm stones and/or discolor metals.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS AND INFORMATION ~
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Sterling Silver pieces will tarnish. Tarnishing is a natural process caused by oxidation and can easily be removed by rubbing the piece gently with a soft polishing cloth - preferably WITHOUT rouge as it could scratch pearls and gemstones. Please do not use metal polishes and/or tarnish removers - not only can they damage pearls and gemstones, but they may remove oxidized finishes found on sterling "letter" beads and Bali sterling.
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Prevent tarnish build-up by polishing regularly and storing in a cloth sack or box with tarnish inhibiting strips. We do not recommend using zip top bags to store pearls or gemstones - these are natural products which need to breathe.
If you still have questions regarding your jewelry care, please feel free to
contact us.
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