| When it comes to caring for your fine | | | | as mixing some warm water with soap. This |
| jewelry, it's important to choose something | | | | combination will provide a sparkling look for |
| that's safe for your specific metal and/or | | | | your jewelry, and will be safe for cubic |
| gemstones. With so many jewelry cleaners and | | | | zirconia. To dry your jewelry, use a soft |
| polishing cloths on the market, it can be | | | | cloth or towel for the best results. Gemstone |
| difficult to know which is the best and | | | | jewelry. Like cubic zirconia, most gemstones |
| safest choice. Below are instructions on | | | | can be cleaned with warm water and soap. The |
| caring for your treasured jewelry collection: | | | | only exceptions are those that have been |
| Sterling silver. This precious metal contains | | | | treated with oils, such as emeralds or other |
| at least .925 pure silver, and is the closest | | | | similar gemstones. Not all commercial jewelry |
| look to white gold and platinum available. In | | | | cleaners are safe for your gemstones, which |
| order to prevent your sterling silver jewelry | | | | is why it's important to understand how to |
| from tarnishing, it's best to store your | | | | best care for your treasured collection. In |
| collection in a box or zip-loc jewelry bag. | | | | conclusion, it's important to care for all of |
| In addition, keeping it protected from direct | | | | your jewelry by putting it back in its box |
| light will also help to prevent tarnishing. | | | | immediately after having been worn. |
| When it comes to cleaning your sterling | | | | Regardless of the metal or gemstone, it's |
| silver jewelry, a polishing cloth | | | | equally important that you put your jewelry |
| specifically designed for silver will restore | | | | on last thing (after applying any makeup and |
| your items to their original shine. Cubic | | | | or lotion) before walking out the door. |
| zirconia. Because cubic zirconia measures 8.5 | | | | Either of these can cause your jewelry to |
| on the scale of hardness, it's a very durable | | | | appear dull, and may also require additional |
| stone. When it comes to cleaning cubic | | | | cleaning to restore its shine. |
| zirconia jewelry, the solution is as simple | | | | |