Many of these Gem Stones are treated in a variety of ways to achieve the final product and may require specific cleaning instructions from your jeweler.

When you are finished wearing your jewelry pieces, wipe them with a clean, soft, slightly damp cloth. This allows you to store it clean, so nothing accumulates that will dulled the stone. Store these pieces individually, preferably in pouches that you may be able to get from your jeweler. Salt water or harsh chemicals, such as chlorine or detergents erode the finish, polish or even color of a stone.

Gemstones should be worn last. After hairspray, nail polish, makeup and any other such items are applied. Make sure the stone is cleaned of these when you are finished including oils and perspiration. Sudden temperature changes are harmful to these stones. Your diamond anniversary rings can be found here. With active lifestyles and difficult manual labor extra precautions with some types of gemstones must be taken. Emeralds, for example, are brittle and should not be worn when doing household chores or any other activity where the stone could be hit or damaged. The Mohs Scale describes how vulnerable stones can be to damage. !0 being the higher number. 10; rubies and sapphires are Mohs 9; emeralds and topaz, 8; and garnets, tourmalines and quartz, 7. Anything softer than a 7 can be scratched very easily, including opal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral, pearl.

HERE IS HOW YOU CLEAN YOUR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY RING AND GOLD JEWELRY

You should remove all Jewelry before showering or washing hands. Soaps cause the creation of film. This destroys the luster of jewelry. Soft chamois are an effective way to clean jewelry at home. Chlorine bleach is harmful to jewelry. Hot tubs, pools, cleaning or any work being done with chlorine should be done without jewelry on.

You can remove tarnish with jewelry cleaner, or by using soap and water mixed with a few drops of ammonia. A brush with a soft bristle like an old toothbrush can also be used. After the brushing, simply rinse with lukewarm water and allow to dry. If there is a heavy tarnish on your jewelry, consult your jeweler for the best cleaning procedure.

HERE IS HOW TO CLEAN YOUR STERLING SILVER

Silver may oxidize. Clean with a mild soap and water solution, allowing the water to bead up. Then pat dry with a soft cloth. For more stubborn dirt, use a jewelry cleaner designed for silver use. Ask your jeweler to recommend an appropriate brand.

Store silver in a cool dry place. The most preferable would be to place items in a tarnish-preventive bag or wrapped in a soft piece of felt or cloth. Also store them individually. Do not rub silver with anything other than a jewelers polishing cloth or a fine piece of felt. A jeweler may provide these to you free of cost when purchasing.

Air and light causes silver to tarnish. Do not store them exposed. Chlorine and household products and chemicals will contribute to tarnishing silver.  We look forward in helping you choose an anniversary ring for your loved one. It is one of the most amazing things you'll ever do. Our 1ctw diamond rings are the best on the market today. They do currently come in a size 7 since that is how we make them but you can have them sized up or down. They are available in 14K yellow gold if you special request the piece, allow 4 weeks for delivery.

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