As some gemstones are more sensitive to getting wet than others, it is always better to keep them dry as much as possible. TAKE CARE using polishes and tarnish removers around your gemstones, as these can cause your gemstones to become dull and fade.Ī soft cloth can be used to wipe over all your gemstones. If you do not like the patina effect, you can clean copper goods using standard copper polish. Patina is not a "defect", it is a natural by-product. To ensure that your silver is kept shiny it can be polished gently with a jewellery cloth, or you can use a standard silver polish.Ĭopper is likely to develop a distinctive patina. Silver can tarnish quite easily, leaving it looking black and dirty. Store in a dark place, out of direct sunlight, in a pouch, ziplock bag, or jewellery box - sunlight may cause fading of stones and the humidity in the air can cause tarnishing to silver.Only put on your jewellery after perfume and/or hair care products have dried - these may cause breakdown of the stones.Remove jewellery before sleeping - tossing and turning in your sleep puts excess strain on your jewellery, causing it to become loose or even break.
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