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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… sure no small gems are lost. Rinse the jewelry in water. Spray the piece liberally with Windex or a similar glass cleaner (see notes below about which jewelry can handle this type of cleaning). Use a soft bristled toothbrush to scrub the … one that is designed to clean and remove tarnish from silver. Check that no gems in the piece are glued in (the cleaner can dissolve the glue and cause the gems to fall out). Put the jewelry in the cleaner for 5 seconds. Remove the piece …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…only gemstones that delighted the eye without fatiguing it. In fact, Emperor Nero was said to wear a kind of emerald glasses to watch the gladiatorial games in ancient Rome (possibly one of the earliest forms of sunglasses ever recorded). …soapy water. As we discussed above, most emeralds are fracture filled. So, you should never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners because they can permanently damage the filler material. Despite being a relatively hard stone (with a Mohs hardness…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… to create this additional color of topaz. This is the same treatment process used to put coatings on lenses for glasses and cameras. It is also one of the processes that is used to create lab grown diamonds . A thin, multi-colored film is … mild dish soap; use a toothbrush to scrub behind the stone where dust can collect. Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners on topaz. Sudden changes in temperature can fracture the stone, so care should be taken to avoid rapid cooling or …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
… downs, and so alexandrite is also connected with bringing a sense of balance and well-being. Care 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. With its innate durability and proper care a high-quality stone will last for generations. Why Alexandrite? Alexandrite is simply one …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…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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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… contains it. Don’t use a hard toothbrush because they tend to scratch the metals (gold, platinum, etc.). Abrasive cleaners and toothpaste or toothpowder will also scratch the metals. This will take away the shine. Ammonia-based cleaners … well but they may hurt other gemstones. It is also not a good idea to soak 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 …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… 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. …
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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 …
