Pearls are the most delicate gems most people ever own. They are organic, grown inside a living mollusc, and their beauty comes from thin layers of nacre that can be dulled, scratched or dissolved far more easily than any mineral gemstone. The good news is that cleaning pearls is simple, as long as you know …
A diamond that has lost its sparkle has almost never lost anything at all. Diamonds are lipophilic, which means they attract oil and grease, and a ring worn every day collects a film of skin oil, hand cream, soap and dust within days. That film sits on the back of the stone, where light is …
Silver is the most forgiving precious metal to wear every day and the most demanding one to keep bright. A sterling silver chain that looked white and mirror polished in the shop can turn yellow, then brown, then almost black in a few months of sitting in a drawer. The good news is that tarnish …
As the sun stays out longer (and so do you), you have more potential hours in the day to look your best. As exciting as that is, it also comes with some new responsibilities and concerns. With the heat of the day, sweat, sunscreen and all sorts of other factors, your jewelry can get a …
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Anyone who loves to wear jewelry and to frequently accessorize, knows that the pieces of bigger value are saved for those special occasions, and for a daily basis, there are cheaper pieces with false adornments. These are ideal to wear to work or casually, without the risk of losing them, being stolen, or damaging the …
Vinegar is one of the most searched home remedies for dirty jewelry, and for good reason: it is cheap, it is already in the kitchen cupboard, and on the right piece it works. White vinegar is a mild solution of acetic acid, usually around 5%, which dissolves mineral deposits, soap scum and the greasy film …
