Thursday, June 22, 2006

Jewellery Care

Q: How do I care for my jewellery so that I can enjoy them for years to come?

Do:
  • clean your jewellery after every use by wiping it with a soft, clean cotton cloth;
  • clean your silver jewellery with a silver polishing cloth;
  • store your silver jewellery in a ziploc bag to slow the tarnishing process;
  • store individual pieces of jewellery separately;
  • store your jewellery flat;
  • store your jewellery out of the sun;
  • put on your jewellery last when dressing (after putting on your make-up and perfume).

Do not:
  • have a bath, shower, or go swimming with your jewellery on;
  • spray perfume of hair spray on your jewellery;
  • do housework or exercise with your jewellery on;
  • wear your jewellery to bed;
  • store your jewellery jumbled up together;
  • expose your jewellery to harsh chemicals such as perming or hair colour solutions;
  • hang your jewellery from a hook as the unnecessary pressure may lead to breakage