I’ve always been a fan of things that are shining and shimmering. From sequined sneakers and bags to embellished shirts and hats, friends often joked that I sometimes look like a Christmas tree or a disco ball. Since then, I try not to wear too much shiny stuff at once. One shining shimmering item that I can’t do without though is jewelry. Whether it is just a pair of earrings or a bracelet or necklace, I always try to have one type of jewelry on. My daily basic is a pair of earrings and since I’m used to wearing them every day, going without them makes me feel naked. For those who like to wear jewelry like I do, here are some tips for how you can keep accessories shining and shimmering for a longer period of time.
Diamond Care
If you have a pair of diamond studs or ring that you only wear for special occasions, this doesn’t mean they are free from wear and tear. Diamond may be the hardest substance in the world, but even it is still susceptible to chipping. This is why you must always exercise care with your diamond crusted jewelry. If you’re wondering why the surface of the diamond or other precious gems can look dull, it’s because of the oils of your skin or other beauty products that may come in contact with it. As much as possible, keep your gems away from lotions, perspiration and corrosive cleaners like ammonia as well as bleach cleaners. If you own several pieces of diamond jewelry, it would be wiser to keep them in their original boxes so as to prevent them from scratching each other’s surfaces.
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If you will be engaging in some heavy activities, always remove your jewelry first. Diamonds should be cleaned regularly using warm water with a pinch of grease cleaner like Mr. Clean. Hold and swish your ring or jewelry around after you have mixed the cleaner with the water. After swishing, you can now rinse it with clean water. You can also opt to have your jewelry professionally cleaned for a certain fee.
Pearl Care
Unlike diamonds, pearls won’t last forever. The latter is a very sensitive gemstone, very much the opposite of the tough diamond gemstone. You must take extra precaution when it comes to this delicate gem so that it can last a long time. One of the ways you can do this is to avoid exposure not just to any chemical but also surfaces that may potentially scratch the pearl’s surface or in worse cases, speed up the deterioration of the calcium carbonate.
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Since it is an organic gem, pearls are particularly more vulnerable when exposed to the chemicals that you find in cosmetics and hair spray as well as perfume. What you need to remember is a simple process that is easy to remember: LOFO, which is basically, Last In First Off. Pearl jewelry must be the last thing you put on after you dress, put on makeup and spritz on perfume. They should be the first thing you take off at the end of the day when you return home from work or a party. After taking them off, wiping them with a soft cloth can help you preserve their luminous luster.
About the Author:
Based in San Diego California, Tiffany Matthews is a professional writer with over 5 years of writing experience. She also blogs about travel, fashion, and anything under the sun at wordbaristas.com, a group blog that she shares with her best friends. In her free time, she likes to travel, read books, and watch movies. You can find her on Twitter as @TiffyCat87.
