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Caring for your Gold Jewelry

July 20, 2010

Just because gold is known for its high durability doesn’t mean that your gold jewelry doesn’t need some love and care. Here are a few pointers that will extend the life of your gold jewelry and keep you looking dazzling:

DOs

* Keep your jewelry away from chlorine as chlorine can weaken its structure and lead to breakage.

* Remove your jewelry and keep wrapped in a small soft cloth such as a chamois at the end of each day.

* Clean at least once a week with an appropriate cleaner, this will ensure that your jewelry keeps the shine and luster it had when first purchased.

* If you do not have a commercial cleaner a small amount of soapy water containing mild soap and a toothbrush will do just fine. Ensure that you leave your gold to air dry and then buff when drying is complete.

* Get them professionally cleaned at least once per year at a jeweler especially if they have precious stones embedded into them.

DON’Ts

* Wear your jewelry while swimming in chlorinated pools.

* Wear while bathing as soaps tend to leave a film on your gold rendering lusterless.

* Wear your gold jewelry all the time, this will add to wear and tear to it and cause it to be more vulnerable. Keep some pieces only for special occasions.

* Store jewelry in a place that it will rub on other jewelry or the storage container

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