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Tips On Jewelry Care
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( THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION )
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The advice on
tips on jewelry care comes from jewelry experts Linda and Perry,
as well as from our frequent visitors. If you'd like to add
anything to this page, or have us add a topic of interest for
you, email us at
help@perlin-jewelry.com.
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Getting Ready for
a Special Occasion |
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Jewelry should be the final touch in
completing your attire. Sounds obvious, doesn't it? We're amazed at how often
this is overlooked by people getting ready for a special event. Often times,
people are so used to wearing their jewelry that they forget it's there. |
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Remove jewelry before putting on powder, makeup and hair spray.
Besides getting in the way, the chemicals in these products can
deteriorate your jewelry and diminish their appearance. After
dressing, they should be the last items you put on |
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Opal
Triplet Care |
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The opal slice is captured in
an air-tight sandwich, using a very fine jewelers epoxy. They should not be
subjected to strong solvents and extended periods in water. Since the 'cap'
is made of a hard stone-like material, it can easily be
re-polished by a jeweler if it becomes scratched.
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Pearl Care |
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The pearl is a soft gem. The less expensive it is, the more
fragile it is, because inexpensive pearls have a thin layer of nacre from being
harvested prematurely. The minimum thickness of nacre for a pearl you
intend to keep for more than a few years of frequent wear should be .35
millimeters; .5 is better. |
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Proper care means protecting them from contact
with rough fabric or any type of acid. Never clean them in ordinary jewelry
cleaner, ammonia or vinegar. In the jewelry box, keep them away from
contact with other pieces of jewelry. Ideally they should be put in a soft cloth
bag; but never use a plastic bag - this will seal out air and hasten deterioration. |
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After each wearing, wipe your pearls with a soft cloth to remove body oil,
makeup, and pollution. Wear your pearls at least once a month, the
humidity from your body does them good. If you wear your pearls on a
regular basis, have them professionally cleaned every year to prevent dust,
powder, and skin oils from accumulating in the bead holes. Have the beads
re-strung (and the clasp checked) the moment you notice the string
stretching or looking deteriorated. Always apply your perfume and hair spray
before you take your pearls out of the bag. |
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As mentioned, wearing your pearls on a
regular basis seems to improve their luster. |
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The advice on this page
comes
from jewelry experts Linda and Perry, as well as from our frequent visitors. If
you'd like to add anything to this page, or have us add a topic of interest for
you, email us at
help@perlin-jewelry.com. |
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