How to Take Care of Your Jewellery

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take off your jewelry before you perform any sports.

   Place them separately
   - not jumbled together.
   
   If possible, separate gold and all other jewels from each other.
   
   Keep pearls especially in a different bag or box.
   
   Make sure that pearls' container is not too dry or airtight (they can get damaged). , Ensure that they of soft cloth like chintz, velvet or cotton.
   
   Avoid linen, net, georgette and jersey.This is the best way to protect your jewellery from external elements.
   
   If not, you can also put them in wooden boxes, their walls lined with foam and lay them on soft cotton wool. ,, Try yourself not to harm it too much by dropping it or keeping it along with other sharp jewelry. , It is safer and the most effective way to retain shine in jewellery but don’t leave your jewellery in the dip for more than a few seconds.
   
   Make sure you dry them properly post cleaning. , Polish them weekly or at least once a month (necessarily). , You may also clean these items using jewellery cleaning solution as recommended by a professional. , Don't take it near things that are high in acidity or chemical.
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   Step 2: Gently clean your jewellery with a soft

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   Step 3: clean cloth to maximize the shine.

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   Step 4: Sort out your jewellery whether it is imitation

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   Step 5: and silver so that you can use different methods for cleaning them.

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   Step 6: Store your jewellery in zip or drawstring purses.

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   Step 7: Keep your chains clasped to keep them from getting tangled.

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   Step 8: Ask your local jewellery maker to inspect your jewellery on a regular basis for any damage.

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   Step 9: Use silver ‘dip’ type cleaners for cleaning silver jewellery.

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    Step 10: Regularly polish your platinum and silver jewellery to avoid tarnishing.

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    Step 11: Gemstone jewellery needs to be taken extra care of

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    Step 12: and you can do this by cleaning it with a soft brush and mild soapy water.

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    Step 13: Clean your antique jewellery only with the advice of a specialist or you risk ruining it.

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