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Take care of your jewels !
1. Always put on your jewels after clothing, make-up, hairspray and perfume. Clothes can snag, and the chemicals and oils in cosmetics can dull the shine of your precious gems and metals. They can even damage very soft and porous gems like opals, pearls, and turquoise.
2. Make sure to store your jewels properly. Diamonds can scratch emeralds and platinum can chip rubies. So each piece should be individually wrapped in velvet, tissue or some other soft material and stored in a jewelry box or bag.
3. You can easily maintain the shine, luster and glow of your gemstones and precious metals with warm soapy water and a gentle, soft brush. Rinse well and simply pat dry with a chamois cloth.
4. To clean your diamonds, prepare a six-to-one solution of cold water and ammonia, and dip for a minute. Then soak in warm soapy water for around 30 minutes. Lift it and tap it gently from the sides and then brush it gently with a soft toothbrush. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel.
5. Pearls should be wiped clean with a soft cloth after each use, in addition to the occasional warm soapy bath. Never use solvents or chemical cleaning solutions on pearls.
6. Opals and turquoise need gentle care. So never soak them. Simply wipe them and clean with a damp, soft cloth.
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