| We love our jewelry, and want it to last as | | | | cause damage. Prolonged exposure to direct |
| long as possible. At Gonna Luv It, we get | | | | sunlight can cause damage to pearls and some |
| questions all the time from people who want | | | | gemstones, while the heat can melt jewelers |
| to know how to care for sterling silver | | | | cement, loosening your stones. Severe cold |
| jewelry. Use these tips to keep your jewelry | | | | can actually cause fractures in certain |
| beautiful. Keep your sterling silver away | | | | gemstones! Store your jewelry carefully. A |
| from toiletries. Lotions, perfumes, | | | | jewelry box is a great choice, providing it |
| hairsprays, and more can coat your silver | | | | has enough compartments for all your pieces. |
| with a sticky residue that is very difficult | | | | Each item should be kept in its own |
| to remove. We suggest that you think of your | | | | compartment. When metal rubs against other |
| jewelry as a crowning touch. Don't put it on | | | | metal, or against gemstones, small scratches |
| until you have finished putting on your other | | | | can result. This will destroy the luster of |
| beauty products. At the end of the day, take | | | | your sterling silver jewelry. Isolating each |
| it off before you bathe. This will protect | | | | piece also prevents tangling. There's nothing |
| your fine jewelry from becoming dull and | | | | worse than seeking a necklace, and coming out |
| unattractive. Household chores can cause | | | | with a tangled knot of metal and gemstones! |
| small scratches in the finish, and harsh | | | | To keep your sterling silver looking its |
| chemicals can damage your jewelry. This is a | | | | best, we recommend that you clean it. Over |
| great reason to stop doing housework! If this | | | | time, tarnish will build up. This affects the |
| excuse doesn't work in your household, make | | | | look of your piece, reducing its shine and |
| sure that you remove your precious jewelry | | | | adding a yellowish hue. Our article on How to |
| before tackling tough cleaning chores. And | | | | Clean Sterling Silver can help you restore |
| avoid chlorine bleach - it can damage the | | | | that bright shine, safely and effectively. |
| finish, weaken clasps, and loosen jeweler's | | | | |
| cement. Gardening can also cause significant | | | | Sara Berkley is a leading expert in the field |
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| heat or cold. Both temperature extremes can | | | | |