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Title: Spring Cleaning for Jewelry


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  • Give your jewelry collection a little spring
    cleaning to keep pieces looking their best.
    Before you start, however, get everything in its
    right place with proper organization
  • Dont jumble your jewelry. Use hooks and racks to
    keep necklaces untangled and tidy.
  • Separate everyday jewelry. Use a tray or small
    jewelry box to hold onto pieces that you wear
    daily, so theres no digging through your drawers
    in the mornings.
  • Use an earring tree. If you have a lot of
    earrings to display, like stunning 14k Gold
    Nugget Semi-Hoop Earrings from Alaska Jewelry,
    use a store-bought earring tree to keep
    everything separate and looking pretty.

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  • Once your jewelry is organized, its time to
    clean. For gold jewelry, like this 12mm Gold
    Nugget Bear Pendant designed by Oro-Cal, skip
    commercial cleaners and use what you have at
    home. Mix warm water with a couple drops of mild
    dish soap and scrub using a soft-bristle
    toothbrush. If you have gold jewelry thats
    tarnished, mix a few drops of ammonia into the
    dish soap mix, and submerge your jewelry for a
    few seconds. Remove and carefully scrub with a
    toothbrush, rinse with lukewarm water, then air
    dry.

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  • Silver jewelry should be stored in anti-tarnish
    bags. If your silver pieces have taken some wear
    and tear since your last spring cleaning, use
    care when polishing. Silver is a soft metal and
    scratches easy if the wrong cloth is used. Its
    recommended to polish silver using a
    specially-made silver cleaning cloth (available
    at most jewelry stores), or using a very soft,
    clean sponge.

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  • Dont forget about your pearls! If you have
    strands that are visibly dirty, use 1 teaspoon of
    Woolite diluted in 1 quart of water as a solvent.
    Immerse the pearls for 10 to 15 seconds, then
    wipe clean with a soft cotton cloth. Pearls
    should always be stored in a cotton bag separate
    from other jewelry.
  • The best way to keep your pearls maintained,
    however, is to wear them. Your skins natural
    oils will keep pearls bright and polished. Pearls
    are a popular accessory for spring and summer
    fashion, so make sure yours are looking their
    best this season!

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  • For jewelry with fine detailing or etching, use a
    brass brush to clean inside grooved surfaces. The
    bristles will give your jewelry a smooth,
    polished look. Add some extra shine with a soft
    cloth and your piece is ready to wear!
  • One example of a piece that would benefit from a
    cleaning using a brass brush is the 14k Gold
    Square Gold-in-Quartz Ring with Gold Nuggeting
    from Alaska Jewelry.

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  • Set a schedule each spring to get your jewelry
    checked by a professional. This is vital to
    ensure the structure of your jewelry holds up
    over time. A jeweler can check prongs, clasps,
    and links to identify any weak spots. This is
    especially helpful for jewelry with pricey
    stones, such as the 14k Yellow Gold Freeform
    Nuggeted Ring with 5 Round Diamonds.
  • If your jewelry has loose or worn prongs, the
    stones could fall out when you least expect it,
    and you might not always catch them in time. To
    avoid losing a precious investment, its
    necessary to bring your pieces to a jeweler
    regularly for an assessment.

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  • After getting your jewelry assessed by a
    professional, take note of any items needing
    repair. Handle these repairs as soon as possible,
    as continuing to wear a broken piece of jewelry
    can cause excess damage or even loss. For
    example, forcing a clasp to close when its bent
    can cause a necklace or bracelet to become
    irreparable. Rather than lose a valuable piece,
    its advisable to repair all jewelry with broken
    or improperly functioning components as soon as
    possible. Believe it or not, this will help you
    to save money in the long run.

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  • Even mild chemicals can ruin the finish and color
    of most jewelry. Always wear rubber gloves when
    using chemicals, even gentle solvents like
    household cleaning aids. Better yet, get into the
    habit of removing your jewelry before handling
    chemicals, in order to prevent damaging the
    overall structure of a piece.

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  • Alaska Jewelry offers innovative designs for fine
    jewelry lovers. Operating out of Sitka, Alaska,
    founders Chris and Tamara Fondell attract
    customers from all over the world with their
    selection of precious metals, gemstones, gold
    nugget jewelry, and more. For additional info
    about Alaska Jewelry, call 1-800-360-5744 or shop
    online at http//www.alaskajewelry.com/.
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