Jewelry

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Wedding rings can be a hassle to keep clean. You wear them every day and you do a lot with your hands throughout the day! But with a few easy steps you can have a ring that looks brand new.

Many people, teenagers especially, purchase mood rings for fun. They understand that the rings are supposed to change colors as their moods shift. What they don't understand is how this happens....

Having a ring stuck on your finger is inconvenient and dangerous for a number of reasons. A ring that is too tight can cut off blood circulation to your finger, potentially causing numbness and...

The popular Pandora charm bracelet was first created in 1999 in Denmark. The bracelet continues to be a favorite of women all over the world because Pandora offers the opportunity for each of its...

If your costume jewelry is getting less appealing by the day and the shine wearing down, here are some tricks to bring the shine back. Keeping your costume jewelry looking attractive may take some...

Keeping gold jewelry clean is easy with basic household items and does not usually require pricey professional help.There are many precautions you can take to prevent damage to or dulling of your...

Part of the allure of jewelry, beyond nostalgic and sentimental reasons, is the way it sparkles. If you wear your jewelry on a daily basis, it may accumulate dirt and oils that mar its appearance....

I love my silver jewelry but I hate the tarnish dull look that often comes with it! There is nothing worse then taking your favorite piece of silver out of your jewelry box and seeing the ugly...

Opals are known for their brilliant fire and sparkle. Yet, these amazing stones are very fragile. Opals are soft, only about a 5-6.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, and porous. These...

Coral is not a gemstone like those mined on land, but a gift of calcium carbonate from the ocean that has been prized since ancient times. It consists of the skeletons of millions of tiny sea...

An easy jewelry cleaning method using household products that is cheap and easy.

If it's true that diamonds are a girl's best friend, then that should be all the more incentive to keep them clean. Nothing sparkles quite like diamonds, and diamonds that are dirty don't shine at...

Sapphire, a corundum stone related to ruby, is one of the hardest and most durable of the gemstones. Sapphires range in color from white to pink to green and nearly all colors of the rainbow in...

There are different ways to clean silver jewelry, but the most important thing to remember is that frequent cleaning is required to maintain the true beauty of the silver jewelry. Things to avoid...

Piercing has become very popular in the last few years and for some reason there is a lot of false information out there about how to care for them

Titanium rings are extremely popular because they are beautiful, reasonably hardy and very lightweight. However, they pick up scratches easily (this is actually dirt, though), and if cleaned...

Nothing sparkles quite like a diamond ring, that is, until it gets dirty. For an engaged or married woman, chances are that your diamond ring is your most valued and precious piece of jewelry. It...

It is easy to get the grim out of your antique and filigree jewelry with this technique.

Part of the appeal of jewelry is the way that it sparkles. When jewelry gets dirty, it fails to sparkle. Although some may opt to take it to the jewelry store and let the professionals handle it,...

At some point in your life, you will probably realize that suddenly your rings are too tight! This could be from weight gain, bloating, or pregnancy! It may seem impossible, but the rings can be...

Silver is a lovely addition to your home, whether it's in home decorations, jewelry or fine silver place settings. Unfortunately, silver is notoriously hard to clean, requiring constant polishing...

Moissanite diamonds are an amazingly close replica of real diamonds, mimicking their clarity and brilliance with staggering accuracy but, surprisingly enough, aren't diamonds at all. These...

While it is a good idea to get your jewelry professionally cleaned once in a while, it can also be expensive. Cleaning your jewelry at home in between professional cleanings is a good way to cut...

If you own a diamond engagement ring and wear it often the you have probably noticed it getting a little dirty. It has probably lost some of its sparkle and is a little cloudy. A professional...

There is an easier way to clean your wedding ring or any silver or gold jewelry than taking it to a jewelry store. To restore the luster of your jewelry only takes minutes and it is a cheap...

You have several options for getting a sterling silver chain clean. You can buy ready-made cleaners in a jewelry or department store or you can make your own. If you are looking for an easy but...

Rare and beautiful, tanzanite is valuable but delicate gemstone. Cleaning tanzanite jewelry requires a little extra effort and a lot of extra care.

Most jade that is set in jewelry is in polished cabochon or bead form. Some jade pieces are carved into pendants or bangles. Jade does not sparkle, its beauty comes from its color and clarity....

Citrine is a beautiful and hardy gemstone. It tends to be gold or yellow in color and it is extremely popular for everyday wear because the stones are lovely but they are also fairly sturdy and do...

Get the look of a professionally cleaned diamond at home using ordinary household products. Toothpaste has a soft, abrasive texture, yet is gentle enough to clean any diamond. The key to cleaning...

Knitting needle bracelets are a fun and unexpected fashion statement for crafty ladies or anyone who wants to add a punch of color and whimsy to an outfit. Bangles like these are easy to make and...

Opal jewelry is made of silica spheres. That makes it beautiful but also delicate. Because opal is not a stone but rather a combination of minerals, it is not nearly as hard or durable as a...

Opals are a beautiful and fragile gem that come in different types and sizes. If you have opal jewelry, it's important to clean and polish the stones regularly to provide the best appearance and...

You can create interesting bracelets and help to ease the burden on a landfill by reusing plastic toothbrushes when you're through brushing your teeth with them. This is a quick and easy craft,...

There are many techniques for cleaning diamond jewelry at home yet many people don't understand that even though it is making their diamonds sparkle it could be doing more harm than good. Many...

The luster of the wedding may wear off with time, but there's no need to lose the luster from your engagement ring. Like most natural materials, the stones and metals that comprise your ring are...

You may be surprised to learn that you may have everything you need in your home to naturally clean your fine jewelry. Removing dirt, dust, dried soap residue and other surface pollutants is often...

Cleaning fake jewelry is tricky because the exact make of the piece is typically unknown. While it is easy to distinguish that the piece is not gold, it is more difficult to determine if it is...

White gold jewelry is beautiful when it is brilliantly clean, especially when it is new. White gold rings are particularly susceptible to shine-diminishing elements such as body oils, skin...

White gold diamond rings are known for their clean look and brilliant luster. However, over time, that shine can begin to fade if the ring gets covered in fingerprints, dust or soap or lotion...

Ancient Romans believed that yellow topaz could help them avoid being poisoned. Ancient Greeks believed that the stone endowed them with strength. Today, these beautiful gems are commonly featured...

Did you know that it is recommended to clean your jewelry every couple of days. After just a few days of wearing your jewelry they can become dull. This is all thanks to body lotions, natural skin...

With my article you will learn how to avoid paying hundreds of dollars on jewelry cleaners and start saving money by cleaning your diamond jewelry yourself. It is so simple to clean your jewelry...

You do not need to purchase expensive cleaners to make your silver jewelry shine. Using some basic products from your kitchen’s pantry, you can make your own homemade cleaner that will work...

Over the years our diamond jewelry just seems to lose some of its sparkle. Get it back as cheaply as possible.

Over the years our jewelry can become dull and lifeless. Sometimes going to have it professionally cleaned is not an option, but there are a few tricks anyone can do to keep your finest jewels...

If you clean your diamond jewelry pieces regularly, then you will probably find that warm soapy water is sufficient to keep them shining. However, if you let your diamond jewelry go without...

In order to maintain the sparkle and brilliance of your diamond jewelry, you should clean it regularly as well as take it to a professional jeweler every 6 months to have the security of the...

Those old pieces of chunky, turquoise jewelry--so popular in the 1960s and 1970s--are back in style. They're hot as big rings, bracelets and necklaces, especially for summer looks. Go through your...