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How Do I Clean Silver?
Some cleaners which are ideal for sterling silver may be too harsh for the set gemstone. If gem-set, use a soft toothbrush to gently clean the surfaces of the gemstones. Ultrasonic cleaners are not recommended. Natural body oils, soap and regular daily dust can build up on your jewellery.If more serious cleaning is required, then use a good jeweller’s rouge or jewellery cleaning dip. They can damage pearls and gem-set jewellery. A mild soap in water is usually enough to clean it. Remember the backs! Gently pat the jewellery dry. However, if your silver is gem-set see below for advice on specific gemstones to be sure what is safe to use.
All gemstones have some characteristics
Many gemstones are used in even the most expensive jewellery depending on the brand name of the designer, fashion trends, market supply, treatments etc. Others are too common and are given a semi-precious status. Most gemstones have good hardness and a high index of refraction.All gemstones have some characteristics falling short of perfection though; even the seemingly perfect Diamond has four directions of cleavage. Since quartz is everywhere especially in common dirt and dust. Any material that is softer may be scratched during ordinary wear. Nevertheless, diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds still have a reputation that exceeds those of other gemstones.
How to care your silver jewellery?
Silver Jewellery satisfies their craving for multipurpose Jewellery. You must keep in mind if you want to make your jewellery lifetime, never use them when you are doing household chores strenuous activities, repairing, using tools or engaged in sports.What people need is cheaper alternative to gold and bronze, something that they can use with most dresses and occasions. The oldest reference to the element appears in the book of Genesis. Silver is known by the mankind since Pre-History, and its discovery is estimated happened to shortly after that of copper and gold. You must also learn how to take care of them and how to make the old ones look clean and polished.
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