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9 TIPS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOUR BIJOUX

Avoiding moisture and chemicals is the most important factor

Whether it's fine jewelry or costume jewelry, there's always a sentimental reason behind every piece of jewelry you buy and you'll want to wear it forever. Here are some quick and easy care tips to prevent your jewelry from oxidation, scratches, and dulling.

1. Keep them away from the wood

Avoid leaving jewels on chemically treated surfaces or wood as they can stain or speed up the oxidation process.

2. Store them in a zip lock bag

Over time, your jewels come in contact with moisture and air, eventually causing them to oxidize. Put them in a zip lock bag and let all the air out before sealing.

3. Keep jewelry dry and away from chemicals

Don't wear your jewelry when you apply lotions, perfume or hairspray. Never wear jewelry when you go swimming or to the sauna.

4. Avoid leaving them out in the sun

The color of the stones will become dull when exposed to too much light.

5. Rotate your bijoux

Jewels are not meant to be worn for 24 hours, 7 days out of 7, give them a break and show other ones in the meantime.

6. Store jewelry separately from other jewelry

The metal is easily scratched, so store your jewelry in individual soft cloth pouches or in the original boxes in which it was sold.

7. Keep them clean

At the end of the day, clean your jewels with an anti-oxidation cloth before storing. This will ensure that any persistent moisture, oils or dust will disappear.

8. Don't use toothpaste

This home remedy is too abrasive and will damage your jewelry in the long run.

9. How to treat pearls or stones

To clean pearls and other porous stones use a slightly damp cloth >