CARING FOR YOUR JEWELRY
TURQUOISE JEWELRY CARE - HOW TO CLEAN TURQUOISE
Whether purchased or inherited, turquoise jewelry is an ever-rising investment. To safeguard this gem, it is important to understand how to properly care for it and how to store it safely. Without the proper care, turquoise stones can become discolored and even potentially damaged. To prevent any harm to your turquoise jewelry, please read the top ten list below so you can protect your jewelry and preserve it for future wear.
Top Ten Tips for Turquoise Jewelry Care
(1) Store turquoise separately from harder gemstones. Storing them together can cause the harder gemstone to scratch turquoise.
(2) Apply cosmetics and perfume before wearing turquoise jewelry. The chemicals in beauty products and perfumes can discolor the stone.
(3) Protect jewelry from prolonged sun exposure and extreme temperatures.
(4) Remove jewelry before performing any household tasks such as gardening or cleaning. Both strenuous activity and the use of chemicals can cause damage to turquoise jewelry.
(5) Do not use commercial jewelry cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners to clean Turquoise jewelry. These can damage and discolor the Turquoise.
(6) Use a soft brush and water to clean the stone. Follow this up with a soft towel to dry.
(7) Do not submerge Turquoise in water, if this occurs, dry using a soft towel.
(8) Contrary to popular opinion, using even mild soap or other cleaning agents can damage the stone.
(9) To prevent silver tarnishing, place jewelry in a sealable plastic bag. For added protection, include an anti-tarnish slip.
(10) To remove any tarnish that does develop, rub clean with a jewelry polishing cloth.
INLAY JEWELRY CARE
One of the most popular types of jewelry today is inlay jewelry. The jewelry is made by intricately cutting different gemstones and carefully setting them to make designs and pictures. Knowing how carefully this jewelry is made makes it easy to understand how important it is to understand Inlay Jewelry Care. The steps for taking care of your inlay jewelry are not that much different from the steps taken to keep your gold jewelry, diamond jewelry, classic bezel set jewelry, and vintage jewelry. You can follow the steps below for inlay jewelry care and apply them to all of your high quality jewelry and you will have many heirlooms to pass down for generations to come.
We have many people ask us how to maintain this exquisite jewelry so that will remain looking beautiful for years to come. So, here are a few tips for inlay jewelry care. It is recommended that you remove your inlay jewelry or gemstone jewelry before washing dishes, bathing or working with your hands. Also avoid exposing your inlay or gemstone jewelry to lotion, chemicals or extreme temperature changes and prolonged exposure to water. Inadvertent "banging" or sudden impact of the stones may damage the stones or cause them to fall out. If on occasion you forget to take of your jewelry before washing your hands, no problem, just try not to make a habit of soaking the jewelry in water for prolonged periods of time. The rules of inlay jewelry care also apply to all types of jewelry including diamond jewelry and tradition bezel set jewelry.
Remember, the better care you take of your jewelry, the longer it will last you, just like changing the oil in your vehicle.