Thursday 6 August 2015

All About Care and Maintenance: Colored Gemstones and Luxury Watches

Every time I visit my favorite fine jewelry store in Miami, I make sure that I don’t leave without either a beautiful piece of jewelry embellished with colorful gemstones or a stunning luxury watch! Whatever be the item I have shopped for, I leave the store with a wide smile on my lips and a heart full of joyful satisfaction!

But, lately I have noticed that my gemstones have lost their initial charm. Even my watches don’t seem to shine and sparkle as they used to! After many talks with several jewelers in and around Miami, I have learned one thing; it is crucial to take proper care of these precious stones and accessories if you want to keep their initial allure intact!

Without much further adieu, let me present some helpful tips that will assist you in ensuring that your stunning pieces of fine jewelry stay just as stunning as ever:
Care for precious gemstones



Gemstones come in different varieties. Gemstones are natural in nature and must be enhanced after they are extracted from the earth. The enhancement methods used have a major impact on the cleaning processes of the gemstones. 

You could always take professional advice to clear your doubts. It is not essential that what works for one gemstone would necessarily work for the other. Here are some common cleaning tips for all kinds of gemstones:

It is best to clean to clean your gemstone embellished jewelry before packing them away for storage. Once you have worn them for the day, take them off and wipe them carefully using a soft, moist cloth piece. It is essential to use soft cloth bags for storing gemstones. To avoid developing scratches on their surface, store them separately.

It is best to avoid contact of your gemstones with any chemicals like chlorine cleaners, chlorinated pools, hard chemicals or even salt water. Your gemstones might develop a thin film due to their contact with your body cream and lotions. The next time you are getting dressed, do ensure that your gemstone jewelry is the last thing you put on your body. Avoid direct contact with perfumes and hair sprays.

You should avoid wearing these beauties to the gym. Sudden impacts as would happen if you accidently hit a gym equipment could cause the gemstone to chip! It is important to not expose gemstones to immediate shifts in temperature. Certain ultrasonic cleaners could do more harm than good to them, so be careful!

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