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How to select pouches and boxes for all jewellery items
A wide selection of pouches and boxes can be found on retail and wholesale stores. To find a range of such lovely and attractive boxes in passionate colors like red, maroon, royal blue and black. If you are thinking of starting your own jewelry making business you can find lovely and totally inexpensive display supplies and all kinds of tools on wholesale stores.These include electronic scales, tweezers, price tags, gold testers, and a number of other similar tools and accessories. Jewelery boxes are designed in a variety of shapes including cartoon shapes for storing and displaying kid's jewelry articles and other romantic boxes for presenting engagement rings and wedding bands. Ring and bracelet boxes come under this category and are available in beautiful colors. You can also search for velour jewelry boxes. These handmade boxes made of cardboard and inexpensive materials are also available out there for storing and presenting necklaces, rings, chains, bangles and bracelets.
Taking care of gemstones
Steam cleaning is quite effective but can result in thermal shock because of the often-quick temperature change. It can result in cracking because parts of the stone are forced to expand at different times. Most gemstones can be immersed in a solution of mild detergent and warm water.Likewise with pearls; although soaking can result in discoloration, so this should always be avoided. After soaking for a few minutes, gently clean the stone with a soft brush. Pearls should be dried after cleaning, using a soft towel, and air-blown dry. Extra care should be taken to remove dirt from the bottom of the setting, a common place for build-up to occur.
Silver is always in fashion
Because silver jewellery is trendy and simple it has been always in fashion. Sterling silver can be enjoyed a life time. It being a precious metal it is more affordable than gold and platinum. Always keep your ornaments separately, preferably in a cloth pouch or jewellery box in order to prevent scratching and tarnishing. When silver reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the ambient air its normal for silver to tarnish.To make silver ornaments last a life time you must have to follow simple steps. It can be easily removed by polishing with cloth or solutions specifically formulated for silver cleaning, which can be found in any hardware store. Always avoid exposing it to household chemicals, such as bleach or chlorinated water.
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