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It is very important to take proper care of all your jewellery pieces so that they last for a lifetime. There are different approaches and ways to clean different types of jewels be it gold, silver, pearls, diamond or gem stones. Outlined below are the various ways by which you can take care of your accessories and keep them shiny and new always. ? Never keep your jewels cluttered together in one box. Instead of having one large jewel case, have small ones which hold just one or two pieces. Always place them in such a way that the stones do not rub one another especially in the case of necklaces. Keep bangles in a separate box as these tend to scrape over the stones of the neck pieces and make scratches on the stone surface. ? Every time you remove the jewels after wearing it, wipe with a soft clean cloth so that no traces of makeup or the sebum from the skin is left behind on the pieces. ? The best way to preserve accessories made from sterling silver is by storing these pieces in a tissue cloth or tissue paper and keep it in an airtight pouch or zip lock bag so that it does not get tarnished and turn black. If the accessory is soiled or has dirt or makeup, then take a small amount of mild soap and then rub with your fingertips. Then wipe with a clean cloth before storing the piece. ? It is harmless to soak your gemstone studded accessories for a short while in warm water; but prolonged soaking can tarnish these stones and the sheen and polish of the stone may be lost. ? Never ever use any kind of bleaching agent to clean any type of jewels. ? Always remember to remove your rings, bangles, chains and other pieces of jewellery while bathing especially in swimming pools as the water often contains chlorine which has a bleaching action. This can cause extensive damage to the metal which is irreparable. ? You may have heard of people using toothpaste to clean their accessories and jewels but there is nothing more harmful than this and can cause a lot of damage especially to fine and stone studded pieces. ? The best way to store your pearls is in a velvet pouch or a box which is lined with a soft material so that the sheen of the pearl is kept intact. ? To clean your diamond studded accessories, place this in a warm solution containing a mild detergent and water. Leave it for five minutes and then use a soft brush to clean the edges and corners where dirt can settle. Never use a brush with rough bristles as these can leave scratches on the stone. After washing in the detergent, rinse in plain warm water and wipe well using a lint free cloth. ? Always wear your jewellery after applying makeup and setting your hair as the chemicals present in the hair sprays and makeup can tarnish the stones and the metal. Trying to find the perfect Necklace? Click below for the best range of">http://www.fashionnecklaces.com.au/Fabric-Jewellery.html"> Fabric Jewellery and ">http://www.fashionnecklaces.com.au/Resin-Jewellery.html"> Resin Jewellery that is available online.
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