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Add
sparkle to your jewelry!
Chlorine Damage
Remove your rings before using
chlorinated cleaners or entering swimming pools. Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine, and Fluorine damage gold jewelry
causing the gold to crack.
This damage can occur with as little as
twelve hours exposure. Cracked prongs can cause the loss of your gemstones.
PROPER
CARE
While a diamond will last forever, it is
important to learn about the care and cleaning
of a diamond to ensure its brilliance. The same
goes for all of your jewelry. Clean jewelry is
beautiful jewelry.
Visiting your jeweler a minimum of once a year is
highly recommended. Professional cleaning is the best option and
it's important to have your jewelry checked occasionally to make
sure prongs haven't bent or weakened.
Your other stones should also be cleaned and checked regularly. Cleaning methods for various stones are all the same.
Jewelry should not be stored together since it can
be scratched or tangled. Never wear jewelry while doing heavy work,
swimming, or household cleaning as these activities may damage your
jewelry. Although diamonds are the hardest substance known to man,
a diamond will scratch another diamond.
HOW
TO KEEP THE SPARKLE IN YOUR JEWELRY
You can always ask your jeweler to clean your jewelry for you. You can also clean it at home between visits with any of the following solutions: mild detergent, brand name liquid detergent, even vodka! There are three easy ways to clean diamonds:
| 1. The Detergent Bath |
| Prepare a small bowl of warm sudsy water with any
of the mild liquid detergents used in the home. Gently brush the
jewelry with a soft toothbrush while it is in the suds. Then rinse
each piece under warm running water. Pat dry with a soft, lint-free
cloth. Make sure to always stopper your sink. |
| 2. Cold Water Soak |
| In a small bowl, soak the jewelry in a half-and-half
solution of cold water and household ammonia for thirty minutes.
Lift out and gently tap around the front and back of the mounting
with a small soft brush. Swish in the solution a second time, rinse
and drain on tissue paper. |
| 3. Quick Dip Method |
| Use any brand name liquid jewelry cleaner and follow the instructions given on the label. Stop by Denney Jewelers and mention this website and receive a free container of jewelry cleaner! |
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