CARE & CLEANING
At DCW GEM AND JEWELRY, we love every pieces of jewelry and crystal and we hope you are the same. Below are some caring tips for these lovely pieces:
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All jewelry must be considered delicate, as all gemstones & metals can be damaged they require appropriate care & use.
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Gems stones and crystal are often unique & can be very difficult to replace if they are lost or damaged. Take care to protect your piece from any impact & avoid contact with abrasive surfaces.
As jewelry/crystal can scratch other jewelry/crystal & wear away at precious metals we recommend not stacking pieces that would be vulnerable to such abrasion, both in use & in storage.
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Dust, pollution or daily wear all affect the brilliance of Stones & dull the surface of precious metals such as Gold, Platinum & Silver. Any jewelry made of Gold, Platinum & Silver is relatively soft & can be easily damaged, deformed or scratched.
Take care not to bend, drop, knock or crush the jewelry as this can result in irreparable damage.
Please do not allow jewelry/crystal to remain wet or be continually immersed in water. All pieces must be removed when showering, bathing, swimming, washing dishes, etc.
Do not under any circumstances expose jewelry to chemicals of any type including oils, household cleaning products, perfumes, cosmetics & lotions. Exposure could harm the jewelry, causing irreversible damage to the Stone & setting.
Do not wear your jewelry/crystal when participating in any activity that may cause damage i.e exercising, gardening, heavy lifting etc.
Do not subject jewelry to extreme temperatures, ultrasonic ionic cleaning or any device which oscillates as it may shake the crystal loose & can cause internal damage to crystal.
After each wear we recommend immediately cleaning your jewelry with any soft microfiber cloth. This removes any sweat/ acids from skin & puts a protective layer over your jewelry.
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Some gemstones require special care, this is a short non exhaustive list there are many more.
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Opals – Do not expose any type of Opals to any chemicals. Doublets & triplets should absolutely not be exposed to water. Hydrophane Opals can change color when exposed to water, the potential color change is unpredictable & sometimes permanent.
Amber & Pearls – Due to their softness & composition both Amber & Pearls can easily be damaged. Never allow contact with perfumes or creams. Avoid any scratching / abrasive action, store in a way that ensures no contact with other items. ALWAYS wipe clean after each wear.
Turquoise – It is estimated that currently 98% of Turquoise fashioned into jewelry has been stabilized. This process has become a standard & accepted practice in industry. Upon exposure to air Turquoise starts to oxidize this causes a color change process that can result in a vivid blue gem becoming green over time. The stabilization process halts the oxidization process & preserves the gems original color. The stabilization process also makes Turquoise less fussy to clean & care for. Even so, it is still best to never allow contact with perfumes or creams. Avoid any scratching / abrasive action, store in a way that ensures no contact with other items. ALWAYS wipe clean after each wear.