We want you to be assured
that you are purchasing a piece of top quality jewelry
from stsjewels.com. That's why our in-house Quality
Assurance department uses the strictest standards
to test all our jewelry.
Here are just a few things to help you keep your
gems and jewelry clean.
The best way is to keep your jewelry from harm!
But it is actually impossible to keep it away from
the hustle bustle of life.
Just make sure you limit the exposure of jewelry
from the following things.
Care
Lotions and
Potions
Lotions and certain liquids that we use daily to
groom ourselves may be harmful for jewelry. For
example hairspray, mousse, body lotion, moisturizer,
perfumes, etc. A dull film is formed which is difficult
to remove. To prevent this, remove your jewelry
before bathing and grooming and see the difference!
Household chores
Take off your jewelry before you clean your kitchen,
assemble a bike or do some gardening! Household
cleaners are abrasive and harsh on this delicate
jewelry. Don't put them on while working with power
tools.
Bleach
Chlorine bleach can destroy your jewelry, especially
silver. It gets oxidized. Only a professional jeweler
can help you restore the piece.
Water
Thoroughly dry your jewelry after exposing it to
water and then store it in an enclosed place. Moisture
tarnishes silver and weakens clasps and springs.
Temperature
Extreme climatic conditions harm the jewelry. Extreme
heat might damage pearls and cement on the custom
jewelry. Rise in temperature might cause thermal
shock thus fracturing the stones.
Storage
Give space to every piece of jewelry. Metals cause
scratches on the jewelry and destroys its luster
thus store it in an individual compartment.
For bracelets and necklaces fasten the clasps to
avoid any tangling.
Most important of all, dry your jewelry before storage
or else you might damage it.
Clean
It takes just a few steps to restore your jewelry's
lost luster and it's a satisfactory experience.
Here are a few simple methods that will help you
clean your jewelry effectively and safely.
You need
A clean bowl ,Lukewarm Water ,Mild dishwashing liquid
or jewelry cleaning solution ,Fine mesh plastic
or stainless steel strainer especially for small
pieces,Very soft, clean, dry cloth ,Soft bristled
brush ,Toothpick
Commercial cleaner
If using a commercial cleaner make sure you follow
the directions for the particular product. The freshness
of the cleaner must be checked, by storing it in
a tightly sealed container. Stale, contaminated
cleaner damages the jewelry. Check the shelf-life
or expiration date.
Preparation
Check the settings and see that the stones are secure.
Dirt and residue might hide the loose settings.
So better check properly. Plug the drain.
Cleaning
Pour the mild solution in a clean bowl. Make you
own solution by mixing one quarter of lukewarm water
with 2 tablespoons of mild detergent or dishwashing
liquid.
Place the gemstones in a strainer and dip them in
the bowl so that the liquid surrounds them. Soak
for 10 -20 minutes till the dirt is loosened. Gently
use a soft brush and remove the residue and use
a toothpick for the crevices.
Now rinse with clean water.
Dry
Thoroughly dry the jewelry with the soft cloth,
place the jewelry over a towel for sometime and
then store.
Check that the entire dirt has been removed. If
not repeat the procedure.
We at stsjewels.com value your precious possessions!!
Keep it as sparkling as never before!!
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