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