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Fine silver contains 99.9% silver or more and is generally considered too soft and malleable for durable jewelry worn frequently.   Sterling silver contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper).  Both fine silver and sterling silver are precious metals.  All the silver used in our jewelry is sterling silver unless otherwise stated in the product description.

During our packing and shipping process we have wrapped your sterling silver jewelry in acid free tissue paper in a sealed airtight bag (or we have provided this inside the jewelry box for your storage).  These help to prevent tarnish build up in the silver.  Tarnish is a dulling that naturally occurs when silver reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air.  You can substitute a soft cloth for the acid free tissue paper during storage.

When your jewelry is not being worn we recommend wrapping each individual sterling silver jewelry item in acid free tissue paper or a soft cloth and then in a sealed airtight bag or container.  This will prevent tarnish build up, slow down the oxidation process and prevent scratching.  You may also try gently buffing the silver with a 100% cotton cloth.  A favorite in the jewelry industry is the Sunshine ® Cloth which cleans, brightens, and removes tarnish and fingerprints with special non-scratch micro-abrasives.
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It takes immense hard work and sweat to earn gold and one should take proper care of it to ensure that these precious ornaments remain precious throughout. Though gold is durable, rough and lasting, it can get damaged and even lose its shine if it is not taken proper care of. Given are some basic care tips along with tips on cleansing gold ornaments so that one can sparkle and shine in every occasion.

Chlorine is the worst enemy of gold as it can lead to a weakening of its structure and can also lead to its breakage. Thus, one should strictly avoid wearing gold when in pools and should protect it from chlorinated products. In addition, one should also avoid wearing gold jewelry during bathing as soap can leave a filmy residue which can affect the luster and shine of the ornaments. To protect one’s gold jewelry and to retain their shine and luster, one should safely keep in wrapped in a soft cloth when not worn as that would help in protecting it from the harsh effects of dust, moisture and even perspiration.

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1. Store platinum jewelry separate from other jewelry items so that they do not scratch or get scratched by your other jewelry items. Place your jewelry in a jewelry box.

2. Clean your platinum jewelry periodically. This will ensure its fine appearance and will help it last.

3. Clean platinum in the same way you clean other fine jewelry – using a pre-packaged jewelry cleaner or by soaking it in a mild solution of 50% ammonia and 50% warm water and then gently rubbing it with a soft cloth. Note that harsh chemicals such as ammonia should not be used on gemstones other than diamonds because it may damage them .

4. Polish and clean your platinum jewelry by a qualified jeweler twice a year and more often if scratches appear. Remember that all metal can be scratched.

5. Be aware that over time platinum develops a natural patina that many people prefer over the “just polished” appearance of platinum. When this happens to your platinum jewelry you may take it to a jeweler and have the item polished for that “high gloss” look or simply tell them not to remove the patina if that is your preference.

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Gold jewelry is beautiful and popular. Gold comes in many styles and colors, but all gold jewelry will benefit from some tender, loving care!

Care Tips for All Gold Jewelry

• Don’t wear your gold jewelry while bathing or cleaning. Soap won’t harm gold, but it will leave a filmy residue that will coat karat gold jewelry, causing it to appear less lustrous and dingy. If you prevent the film from forming, it will be easier to keep your jewelry beautiful and will reduce cleaning time and effort. 
• Avoid chlorine! Don’t wear gold jewelry in the pool or hot tub or when using chlorine bleach or cleaners. Chlorine reacts with gold, particularly at high temperatures. Exposure to chlorine can permanently damage and discolor your gold jewelry. 
• Use a chamois cloth to clean gold jewelry. A chamois cloth is a gentle, safe material for returning the luster to your jewelry. 
• Avoid storing or otherwise exposing gold jewelry to hard, abrasive materials. Gold is a very soft metal, easily scratched even by rubbing against other jewelry.

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Diamonds are indeed the most inspiring of all precious stones, taking care of them however, will ensure that their sparkling brilliance will continue to impress. A few tips on caring for your diamonds are shared below.

Cleaning to ensure a brilliant sparkle

Dust and small particle build-up on the surface of the stones may cause a dull appearance. To return the shine take a warm bowl of water and soak the diamonds for an hour or two. Use a small and soft bristle brush to remove the dirt and grime. You can add a mild detergent to the water to help break up fatty deposits. Be sure to rinse the stones well by making use of a tiny-hole strainer to contain the stones while rinsing them. Don’t rub the stones to dry them, rather pat them dry with a soft lint-free cloth.

Extreme cleaning

If the diamonds are extremely dull, you may need to use a solution of half ammoniac and half water. Soak the stones for 20 minutes and then remove them from the solution. Use a soft bristled brush to remove dirt and grime. Rinse and pat dry in the same way as described previously.

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Gold has been the fashion metal for centuries and still rules the roost. Girls preserve it as their priced possession and families own traditional gold jewellery to be passed on to their future generations. Gold has been a favourite investment option for many as it provides definite returns. Shopping for gold jewellery has always been a tiresome job. Getting the right design, the correct purity and also taking care of your budget is always a matter of concern. All reputed jewelers now have a mark on their jewellery stating their label and the purity level of the piece. Branded gold jewellery has now entered the market in a big way.

Branded gold jewellery provides world class designs and bears a mark of authenticity. They provide warranty on their products and thus are safe purchases. Shopping online for such jewellery is a better option as one can go through the array of available models and the ones you like are delivered at your doorstep. Online jewellery shopping makes it convenient to go through many varied designs at a time and even make a comparison with popular comparison based shopping websites like naaptol.com. Thus the effort put in buying gold jewellery is fruitful if it is well preserved. Gold jewellery face wear and tear and the resultant erosion depreciates its value. Thus proper care should be taken to maintain the precious metal and retain its true worth.

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1) Sterling Silver tarnishes from the interaction of silver and sulfides in the air. First the tarnish will take on a golden hue, and eventually, it will turn the piece black. This is a natural process.

Higher sulfide levels are associated with humidity and/or air pollution. Remember, the more humid the climate, the faster sterling will tarnish. On a summer day in Miami, Florida, all you have to do is walk out the door and the sterling starts turning black very quickly.

(2) Sterling silver will polish up by rubbing or buffing it with a soft cotton cloth.

A chemically treated cloth, like a Sunshine Cloth, makes the job a lot easier and faster.

(3) Sterling silver dips are fast and easy. However, be careful!

First, many dips will take the color and polish off many gemstones.

Second, when using a dip, if you leave the piece in too long, or don’t rinse it well enough with fresh water, white residues will be left on the piece when it dries. The residue is difficult to rub or pick off.

When using a silver dip, dip the piece quickly in and out of the dip. Then immediately rinse it in clean water. When the piece dries, buff it with a soft cotton cloth or a Sunshine Cloth. The buffing brings out more of the shine, helps take off any residue left on the piece, and with a Sunshine Cloth, leaves a little bit of a protective anti-tarnish coating on the piece to keep it shiny longer.

When using a dip, it is better to do an in-and-out dip, then rinse and dry, then another quick in-and-out-dip, then rinse and dry, than to leave the piece in the solution for a long time.

We use a dip – Rey’s Tarnish Remover – which works better, and has less of a residue problem, than many dips you’ll find in your local drugstore, like Tarn-X. Any dip, however, including Rey’s, is a last resort. The piece would have to be very difficult to buff up with a soft cloth.

(4) Tarnish Shield, or similar lacquer shield, will keep the piece of jewelry shiny until the tarnish wears off. We rarely use this ourselves. We primarily use this when we make a lot of jewelry that has to be on display for a long time, such as when we’re selling our pieces at an arts and crafts fair.

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Nothing can quite beat the sheer elegance of sterling silver. The brilliance of silver jewelry appeals to almost every person of any age, even regardless of gender. However, it also possesses that sublime sophistication that gold jewelry always seems to overdo.  

If you seem to disagree with this simple statement, think of a person – any person, for that matter – wearing a load of just sterling silver jewelry. Let’s deck that person in a few sterling silver earrings. Then let’s try placing silver ropes around that person’s neck. We can add a couple of silver rings to go along. And for good measure, we will even throw in one or two silver toe rings. And what do you have? You see nothing more but everyday wear. Now, picture that same person wearing the same exact jewelry, only this time, turn every piece that we imagined into gold. Now what do you have? You see a person imitating a fully lit Christmas tree. 

We are exaggerating, of course. Nonetheless, this fully illustrates the sublime sophistication which is found probably only in sterling silver jewelry. In fact, if you want, you can mix and match sterling silver jewelry with any other gem or mineral and it will still look pretty chic. Only few kinds of jewelry can achieve this kind of versatility while keeping a sort of utter sophistication and elegance. Cubic zirconia jewelry or CZ jewelry, particularly CZ rings and CZ earrings are often paired with silver. And you guessed it; this combination always manages to look wonderful.  

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