Southern California's
Most
Qualified Jewelry Appraiser
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
It is important to take proper care of jewelry, whether it is Antique or
Contemporary. In many instances, costly damage can be avoided if certain
general guidelines are followed.
1. Examine each piece carefully to be sure that the stones are Secure, and
mountings and clasps are intact before cleaning.
2. Foiled back stones and emeralds need special care. They should never
be cleaned in commercial solutions or ultrasonic machines. They are best
cleaned by a professional.
3. You should clean only one piece of jewelry at a time, even hard stones like
diamonds can be scratched.
4. Always be sure to have the drain plugged before cleaning jewelry in or near a
sink.
5. Be sure to dry each piece of jewelry thoroughly prior to storing.
6. Store each piece separately; Diamonds and other hard stones: Rubies,
sapphires, topazes, amethysts and quartz can be cleaned in the same manner.
Either in commercial jewelry cleaner or in a homemade solution consisting of
one cup of warm water, two tablespoons of dish washing liquid and one
teaspoon of ammonia. The item should soak for fifteen seconds, scrubbed with
a soft toothbrush, and dried with a soft lint free cloth. An ultra sonic cleaner
can be used for hard stones.
7. Pearls should be wiped with a soft dry cloth after every wearing. Do not use an
ultrasonic cleaner on pearls; never get hair spray or perfume on pearls. Pearls
should be cleaned professionally and restrung periodically.
8. Enameled jewelry can be cleaned with a soft lint free dry cloth. NEVER use
ultra sonic cleaner or jewelry polish on enamel.
9. Gold, Silver and platinum jewelry without stones can be cleaned in Commercial
jewelry cleaners and polishes. If the piece is not fragile, ultrasonic cleaner can
be used. Filigree jewelry requires more care
Contemporary. In many instances, costly damage can be avoided if certain
general guidelines are followed.
1. Examine each piece carefully to be sure that the stones are Secure, and
mountings and clasps are intact before cleaning.
2. Foiled back stones and emeralds need special care. They should never
be cleaned in commercial solutions or ultrasonic machines. They are best
cleaned by a professional.
3. You should clean only one piece of jewelry at a time, even hard stones like
diamonds can be scratched.
4. Always be sure to have the drain plugged before cleaning jewelry in or near a
sink.
5. Be sure to dry each piece of jewelry thoroughly prior to storing.
6. Store each piece separately; Diamonds and other hard stones: Rubies,
sapphires, topazes, amethysts and quartz can be cleaned in the same manner.
Either in commercial jewelry cleaner or in a homemade solution consisting of
one cup of warm water, two tablespoons of dish washing liquid and one
teaspoon of ammonia. The item should soak for fifteen seconds, scrubbed with
a soft toothbrush, and dried with a soft lint free cloth. An ultra sonic cleaner
can be used for hard stones.
7. Pearls should be wiped with a soft dry cloth after every wearing. Do not use an
ultrasonic cleaner on pearls; never get hair spray or perfume on pearls. Pearls
should be cleaned professionally and restrung periodically.
8. Enameled jewelry can be cleaned with a soft lint free dry cloth. NEVER use
ultra sonic cleaner or jewelry polish on enamel.
9. Gold, Silver and platinum jewelry without stones can be cleaned in Commercial
jewelry cleaners and polishes. If the piece is not fragile, ultrasonic cleaner can
be used. Filigree jewelry requires more care
Jewelry Care