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Cleaning does and don'ts.
You want your jewellery to look its best
at all times, so knowing how to clean your jewellery in best possible
way is important. There are also some commonly used methods that people
use to clean jewellery that may over time cause damage.
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Don't use toothpaste
to clean your jewellery! This method of cleaning is very popular however
you could be causing serious damage to you jewellery. Gold is a soft
metal (especially the higher the carat), and can be scratched relatively
easily. With toothpaste being an abrasive the two do not go well together.
Using the toothpaste on the jewellery item can cause scratches and
over time can cause the piece to loose its shine.
- Do not use household cleaners. Most household
cleaners contain bleach which can have a chemical reaction with the
other metals alloyed into the gold. This is especially important the
lower the carat of the gold, as the lower the carat the higher the ratio
of other metals alloyed with the gold. These types of cleaners can also
seriously damage gemstones set in to the jewellery (covered in a later
part of the article).
- Think twice before using cleaning substances
not meant for jewellery. Using such things as denture cleaner is not
advisable. These sort of products are not designed to be used on jewellery
and can cause damage to the metal and particularly gemstones. Pearls
and opals are especially vulnerable to these substances and using them
can cause irretrievable damage.
To find out how to clean your jewellery
in a safe and effective manner click this link
for a full guide.
 
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Pearls, opals, and other naturally
porous stones are particularly susceptible to damage from using the wrong
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