August 15, 2010 – 5:49 pm
We all know that pearls are some of the most fragile gemstones being sold in jewelry stores today, so in order to keep them in tip-top shape, it is important to know some of the basics of pearl jewelry care. Books and websites about caring and maintaining pearl jewelry are available in stores and [...]
December 28, 2009 – 5:21 am
Many people don’t fully understand how gemstone hardness is rated – or even what it means.
About The Measurement System
Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scale. This is a relative scale so you can understand which gems are harder than others. The Mohs scale is not proportional. For example, a gemstone with [...]
To lengthen the life of your jewelry, you need to take care of it. Different styles of jewelry need different method of cleaning. Some jewelry gets easily damaged, tarnished and dirty. So you need to properly take care of them to preserve its beauty. The following lists are some recommendations on how to keep your [...]
The most important rule when taking care of body jewelry is to make certain it is clean before wearing.
Best Way To Clean Body Jewelry
The recommended way to clean body jewelry is with water and mild soap. Often alcohol will discolor and possibly damage body jewelry. Cleaning before and after each wear helps [...]
One of the best kinds of jewelry to collect and accessorize with is platinum jewelry. It is important that you know how to care and clean these pieces of jewelry in order to preserve its value in the future whenever you plan to sell it to other people or pass it down to your [...]
We see silver necklaces, gold earrings, platinum rings, and more in jewelry stores of famous jewelers, but one type of jewelry that most people tend to underestimate is pearl jewelry. This is so because unlike gold or diamond jewelry, pearls are made of organic materials, therefore are very susceptible to dirt and all kinds [...]
February 26, 2009 – 1:19 pm
There are all kinds of jewelry, ranging from long necklaces to the smallest of rings, and each piece has its own methods of care and cleaning. Rings for instance are some of the most challenging to maintain because they tend to collect a lot of dust and soap due to its small size. [...]