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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… worry, you can always bring your jewelry to Arden Jewelers and our jewelers can polish off the oxidization for you. Ultrasonic Cleaners We use ultrasonic cleaners everyday at our shop because they are so effective at cleaning jewelry. We also offer an… to clean with all of these methods. However, if a diamond has surface reaching inclusions, there is chance that an ultrasonic cleaner could cause it to crack. So, when in doubt, bring your jewelry in to a knowledgeable professional (preferably a …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
…for very long in ammonia-based cleaners. Some anti-bacteria cleaners can also degrade the solder used in jewelry, be careful of long exposure to these types of soaps (people in the medical professions especially). It is safe to use an ultrasonic cleaner with diamond jewelry. Ultrasonic‘s can damage other gemstones, know for certain it is safe to use. Ethyl alcohol is good for rinsing diamonds because it evaporates so quickly. Do not use any cleaning solutions that contain oil as they…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
…. To keep opal at its luminous best, wiping it clean with a soft cloth is recommended. Avoid the use of home ultrasonic machines or abrasive jewelry cleaners that could potentially damage the stone’s surface. For more valuable stones, setting …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… and Cleaning of Alexandrite Alexandrite should always be treated with care because of its value and rarity. While ultrasonic and steam cleaners are usually safe for alexandrite, warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush are always the safest…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
… that scientists currently estimate that the earth formed around 4.56 billion years ago, that makes Zircon one of the earliest known gems. The Care and Cleaning of Zircon Zircon care and cleaning is simple: avoid steamers or ultrasonic cleaners. This is particularly important with stones that may have been color enhanced (like most Blue Zircon). Also, avoid the use of harsh cleaning chemicals or agents, especially bleach and acid. Clean the gem using a soft cloth or brush and a mild …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… stone is not damaged. Caring For and Cleaning Aquamarine To maintain the brilliance of this beautiful gemstone, it should be immersed in jewelry cleaner or in lukewarm soapy water and cleaned with a small bristle brush. Don’t use ultrasonic cleaners on aquamarine. Since aquamarine is not typically very vibrant in color, it can look more dull if it gets dirty. If you notice that your stone isn’t looking quite as brilliant as you remember, it might just be dirty. You can try cleaning …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…occasional wear or a pendant/earrings for daily wear. Because it isn’t exceptionally hard (Mohs hardness of 7-7.5), it should be stored away from other gemstones that could potentially damage it. Tourmaline should not be put into an ultrasonic cleaner or steam cleaned, and should only be cleaned with warm, soapy water. With proper care, a piece of tourmaline jewelry can last generations and even become a treasured family heirloom. Why Tourmaline So, now that you know a bit more about…
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AI Jewelry Design Competition
… your design and prompt, you grant us permission to post it online on our website or other platforms at our discretion. Contest Prizes First prize: $200.00 Visa gift card Second prize: $50.00 Visa gift card Third prize: Jewelry cleaner and polishing cloth In addition to the prizes above, all contestants will get $100.00 off the cost of creating their own design. If you love what you created, and you want to wear it in real life, just let us know! “I honestly cannot imagine…
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
…? These are all personal questions to be answered in the amount of money you choose to spend on the ring for woman of your dreams. However much you decide to spend, Arden Jewelers was built on the idea of giving you a bigger, better, cleaner, brighter engagement ring for your money than anyone else
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
… a mild soap with warm water and a soft toothbrush, then rinse thoroughly for most jewelry. A hard toothbrush and toothpaste or tooth-powder will scratch gold and hurt some gems. The best cleaning tip is to know for certain the best cleaners to use on your jewelry and do it carefully. Selling estate jewelry is the art of compromise. There is a balance between dollar paid and quickness of payment and ease of transaction. If you want the high price, fast and easy, you are …
