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 Care
for your beautiful new jewellery.
Congratulations on your purchase of a piece of quality jewellery from Wonders of
the World
Customary care and cleaning of your fine jewellery is a must. Guard your
jewellery when it is not being worn by separating it from other jewellery, using
a separate compartment in your jewellery box. Gems and gem quality items,
indecently stored, can damage each other. Diamonds, for example, may scratch
rubies, sapphires, or emeralds, and in certain situations, each other. To be on
the safe side, be sure that gemstones and jewellery do not touch.
Cultured and Freshwater pearls need special care due to their softness.
Clean and dry prior to storing your pearls in a special chamois pouch safe from
potential harm.
Rings, regularly worn, need regular cleaning to remove the film caused by,
cosmetics, soap, and skin oil that may cloud the ring`s beauty. Many gemstones
such as Diamonds have an affinity for grease and literally collect oils in
dishwater. Activity which might expose a gemstone to sharp blows-such as
gardening, working with hand tools, or playing sports-may also damage a
gemstone. All gemstones including diamonds (the hardest) are vulnerable to
damage from an impact, which might cause them to chip or crack.
Chemicals present in hair spray or cosmetics cause damage, especially to
cultured pearls. Wipe your pearls with a soft chamois or flannel cloth after
each wearing to remove your skirts oils and salts. A very few colored gemstones,
such as kunzite, may fade when worn in sunlight or in a tanning booth. In most
cases, routine home care of your fine jewellery complement with periodic care
means a lifetime of pleasurable wear. Regular cleaning of your jewellery keeps
them shining and beautiful. A mild soap and water solution used with a soft
brush is effectual for many home jewellery care needs. Even the mild chemicals
of commercial jewellery cleaning products may damage certain gems. Even though
soap and water is the best choice for most gems and jewellery, do not use soap
and water with amber, coral, emerald, jade, kunzite, lapis lazuli, opal, or
turquoise.
 Dispose
off any jewellery cleaner after 3 months. A home solution of one part mild
detergent, one part household ammonia, and three parts water is also effective
for many jewellery-cleaning needs. Dry the jewellery with a lint-free towel.
This method of cleaning is particularly desirable for alexandrite, amethyst,
andalusite, aquamarine, citrine, diamond, garnet, iolite, moonstone, ruby,
sapphire, spinel, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline, and zircon. Home ultrasonic
cleaners are best used for karat gold jewellery without gemstones. The
ultrasonic may also be suitable for some diamond-set jewellery. Severe
vibrations may loosen stones, so a professional annual cleaning and security
check is important. Do not use the home ultrasonic for amber, coral, emerald,
kunzite, lapis lazuli, opal, pearl, ruby, or turquoise. Fine jewellery should
be taken to jeweller for assessment & cleaning. All the prongs for gemstone
security should be checked.
The care you provide your fine jewellery will reward you with years of
pleasurable wear. Wonders of the World jewellery – a beautiful way to mix
health with pleasure.
In peace,
Susan Steel
WONDERS
of the World
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