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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. [...]
January 25, 2009 – 11:57 pm
If you have silver jewelry that has tarnished that doesn’t have gemstones or other items that could be damaged by water (ie: feathers, finishes harmed by water, etc.) this method can be much easier than using a Sunshine cloth. It is especially helpful for cleaning silver chains.
NOTE: many gemstones have a polish that [...]
November 30, 2008 – 12:36 am
Whether you are a jewelry wearer or a jewelry maker, many of us have lost beads at one time or another. Here are tips that can help you not lose beads all over the floor — as well as how to recover them if they do!
Tips for People Wearing Beads
1) Buy Jewelry That Has [...]
October 27, 2008 – 9:43 pm
Tips on Organizing and Storing Your Jewelry
Whether you own lots of jewelry or very little, having your jewelry organized can make it easy to find as well as prevent scratching. Practicing good jewelry storage helps keep your jewelry looking great longer. Sterling silver jewelry needs extra attention to prevent tarnishing; bead necklaces (including [...]
October 5, 2008 – 11:26 am
When you open your jewelry box and see your favorite silver jewelry piece tarnished, it is very disappointing! So how do you keep your silver jewelry looking its best?
Here are the most important things you need to do for silver jewelry care:
The Best Way to Store Silver Jewelry
First, we all [...]
It is expensive to lose earrings… So here are so simple ways to keep them much longer. Never lose earrings again!
1) EASY No-Lose Earrings
The best style of earrings (that are are able to be removed but hard to lose) are leverback earrings. They are made in such a way you can’t lose them [...]
If you enjoy going on trips and have jewelry, you know how easily chains can get mangled, how jewelry pieces can scratch each other, or even how you can lose an earring to the hustle and bustle. Having a jewelry travel case can solve all these issues .. and more!
Jewelry travel cases come in [...]
November 6, 2006 – 5:19 pm
Store silver in plastic bags that have an interlocking seal. Silver is a metal that is meant to be worn, and oxidizes naturally when exposed to air. By storing in plastic bags, your silver stays tarnish free for a much longer time. This is great for finished pieces as well as findings.
This only [...]