- To clean all jewelry use a soft "jewelry cloth" - the type used to clean siver/gold jewelry.
- Never dip or apply any kind of cleaner or toothpaste to the piece.
- Try to protect any jewelry from scratches, sharp blows, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures and sunlight.
- Store jewelry separately so it doesn't scratch other jewelry.
- When doing household tasks such as gardening and cleaning, be certain to remove rings.
- Put your jewelry on after washing and applying any makeup/hair spray.
- Never wear jewelry while swimming in a swimming pool or ocean. The chlorine can cause damage to various gemstones and metals. Gemstones may become loose in their settings (and possibly fall out).
- Avoid storing your jewelry next to a heating vent, window sill or on a car dashboard.
- Store jewelry away from sunlight as the sun may fade the gemstones.
- Always store bead necklaces (such as lapis, pearls, etc) flat as silk stretches over time.
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