To preserve the look of your jewelry and to keep it looking like new for years to come, here are a few basics that should be followed.
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Chlorine and metal do not play well. The chlorine will in fact damage the metal as it is acidic, same goes for bleach. Clean with toothpaste and/or baking soda with a soft cloth or old toothbrush and your jewelry will be as good as new.
- Long term exposure to Chemicals will cause "pitting". Preventing tarnish or pitting is easy. Remove all jewelry before showering, swimming or washing dishes.
- Don't wear during sports activity since you could risk damage.
- The PH levels in your skin can actually cause discoloration when wearing metals and could indicate high levels of acid in your skin.
- All jewelry will tarnish to some degree if not properly stored. If using long term storage, place in a plastic bag with a tarnish strip or a tarnish free pouch to slow down the oxidizing process.
I am not responsible for damage caused to your jewelry due to improper care.
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