Beautiful Blooms Collection ~ GERBERA DAISY ~ in Orange, Yellow & Pink
Bracelet features 15 brilliant colorful beads and themed charms, including pink & red ladybugs, faceted stone & enameled gerbera daisies, gerbera daisy & heart shapes.
SHINE ON!
The
gift of jewelry is the perfect way to treat yourself or someone
special. To keep your jewelry looking brilliant for a lifetime and
beyond, follow these simple guidelines.
Wearing Your Jewelry
The
most effective way to keep your jewelry looking as stunning as the day
you got it is to keep it out of harm’s way. Along with good common
sense, here are some rules to follow to keep your jewelry looking its
best:
- Put on your jewelry after you've finished applying cosmetics, perfumes and hair products, including hairspray.
- Do not expose
your jewelry to harsh household chemicals, such as bleach, or chlorine
from a swimming pool. These chemicals can damage gemstones and
permanently discolor gold and silver.
- Take off your jewelry before swimming or bathing. If not dried thoroughly, water causes silver to tarnish and can weaken springs and clasps.
- Take
off your jewelry before you go to bed, before doing manual labor and
before playing sports. Prongs can snag on linens while you sleep, and
stones can be jarred loose or chipped if hit hard enough.
Cleaning Your Jewelry
Over
time, metals can tarnish and lose their luster, and gemstones can
develop a dull film on their surface from exposure to the environment
and skin oils. Fortunately, a few minutes of maintenance will restore
your fine jewelry to the full brilliance that first caught the eye.
- Clean
your gold and silver gemstone jewelry with a solution of lukewarm water
and a few drops of mild dish soap. Clean the settings with a soft
brush. Brush gently to avoid scratching the metal sections. Rinse with
clean water and dry the jewelry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
- Never
soak porous stones such as pearls or turquoise. To keep your pearls and
turquoise in good condition, wipe them with a slightly damp, lint-free
cloth.
Storage
The
key to protecting your jewelry is not only in how you wear it, but how
it is stored. Here are a few tips to keep your jewelry brilliant every
time you go to put it on:
- It is very important, especially for silver items, to thoroughly dry your jewelry
before putting it in an enclosed space. Moisture will foster
tarnishing, can weaken clasps and springs, and can cause damage to some
gemstones.
- Store each piece of jewelry in a separate compartment in your jewelry box or in the pouch that came with the piece.
- Do
not overcrowd your jewelry box when it becomes too small for your
collections as clasps and prongs can scratch gemstones and metals.
- Fasten
clasps and hang chains from hooks or lay them loosely in a compartment
or box to avoid tangling. Do not wind chains tightly as they can develop
permanent kinks and bent links.