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Gems & Jewelry Care
• It’s a good idea to take your rings off when doing rough
work. Even though diamonds are durable, they can be chipped
by a hard blow. Perspiration and dirt can cause your jewelry to
become dull.
• When you are not wearing your jewelry, put it in a fabric-
lined jewelry case with dividers.
• Don’t expose your jewelry to saltwater or harsh chemicals,
like chlorine bleach.
• Don’t wear your sterling silver jewelry in chlorinated water.
• The use of hairspray, cosmetics, hand lotions and
perfumes can cause jewelry to become dull. Put your jewelry on
after you have used any of these to prolong their luster.
• Store your silver in a cool, dry place, preferably in a
tarnish preventative bag or wrapped in a soft piece of felt or cloth.
• It is a good idea to bring your pearls to your jeweller at
least once a year to have them restrung. Normal wear tends to
weaken and stretch the threads on which pearls are strung.
