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Do not use jewelry dips
or abrasive cleaners on gemstones.
Do not use an ultrasonic
cleaner, ammonia or other chemical solutions which may cause
discoloration.
Do not immerse your
semi-precious gemstone jewelry in water or any other liquids.
That being said, I had a
lady come back years later to have her bracelet cleaned. I was
excited to see what it looked like because she never took it off!
Not to shower, not to wash dishes, never! She said it was like a
security blanket for her.
It was well loved, rusty
under the beads, a bit tattered and not as shiny. I cleaned it up
as best as I could and restrung it on my best stainless steel. It
was still rusty where the holes were, nothing I could do. I gave
her a hardcore latch, although she said she never took it off. I
shipped it back. She was ecstatic to see her bracelet, back and
better than ever, and I was glad to do it for her! One of my best
customers. I want to make things you will LOVE! When you
love your things, you take care of them. With handmade jewelry,
less is more. Wear it, rub it clean on your shirt, put it away,
done. If you do it simply, it will last a lifetime!
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