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Care and Cleaning of
Fine Gemstones and jewelry

Ensuring proper care of your of their jewelry and gemstones will ensure them retaining their beauty and value for all time. While specific cleaning techniques exist for different gems and jewelry, some basics include:
	For their protection, always remove your jewelry while engaging in activities that may risk contact or exposure to chemicals (e.g. sports or housework). If you cannot remove your rings while using strong cleaning products (ex. Ammonia), protect your jewelry (and your skin) by wearing rubber gloves. While rings and bracelets are most affected by daily wear, earrings, necklaces and even pendants are subject to chemical damage, especially if worn while make-up, fragrances and hair products are applied.
	If you have pearl or bead necklaces, you should have a jeweler inspect them and restring them if necessary every two years.
	Try not to remove your jewelry by pulling on the gemstone. Apart from exposing them to sweat, oil and dirt, you also risk loosening their settings which will result in a lost stone.
	Always check for loose gems and clasps before wearing your jewelry.
	To avoid your gems and metal jewelry scratching each other, never store your jewelry in piles. Store them in separate sections of a jewelry box or place them separately in velvet, paper or silk.
	The safest method of cleaning most jewelry is to use a mild warm soapy water solution and a soft brush, patting dry with a soft cloth.

CONTACT BROCK JEWELERS
ATOZ LAPIDARY AND GEMS:

Telephone:  (813)986-4795
Fax:  (813) 991-4687

E-Mail us at:
atozlapidary@atozlapidary.com