Keeping your jewelry clean will not only make it more beautiful but it is important to keeping it from getting worn out and broken. For a number of reasons we always recommend bringing your jewelry to your local jewelry store for cleaning. Here are just a few of the reasons why:
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Home Ultrasonic CleanersWhile the home ultrasonic cleaner is a quick fix for many owners, few people have a strong enough gemological background to know which stones can and can not be placed in an ultrasonic cleaner. Stones such as opal and emeralds can never be placed in ultrasonic machines because they can crack or break. Likewise, ultrasonic machines can loosen stones. Your local jeweler is trained to inspect the settings to assure everything is still tight.The Toothpaste MethodThe internet is flooded with this recommendation, however few mention that you can risk abrading, or scratching, the surface of your metal. Your local jeweler has a variety of cleaning techniques that will not damage your jewelry.Rhodium PlatingWhite gold is electroplated with Rhodium. Using harsh abrasive cleaning techniques can work away at the plating and cause your white gold jewelry to look dingy. In the end you will end up needing to go to a jeweler and pay for it to be replated.Vintage Design TechniquesMany vintage and vintage inspired pieces of jewelry have a patina or design elements that may look tarnished to the untrained eye, however removing them from your jewelry may compromise the design and consequently, the value of your jewelry.PreventionPreventing unwanted wear and contaminants will ultimately help you reduce the amount of cleaning your jewelry needs and reduce the amount of restoration work your jewelry will need over the years. Always remember to remove your jewelry before cooking, cleaning, exercise or hoping into a chlorinated pool or hot tub.Remember, your local jewelry store is more than a retail store, it is an excellent resource for you and your jewelry. Take advantage of their staff's training to properly clean and inspect your jewelry. They are happy to help!
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