How To Clean Your Jewelry
Cleaning Jewelry is an art and a science. Here are some simple tips on how to clean jewelry from Blitz. We are experts in this field, and know how to clean almost any type of jewelry. Take a look, and feel free to contact us with questions!
Gold Jewelry |
Fine Jewelry & Ultrasonic Machines |
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10kt-22kt Bracelets, Earrings, Chains and Rings. |
Home jewelry cleaning machines & ultrasonic jewelry cleaners. | |||
| DO'S | DON'TS | DO'S | DON'TS | |
| Use gem & jewelry cleaner to break down soap and hand lotion deposits. Use a gold care cloth or jewelry cloth to polish gold jewelry to its original brilliance. | Avoid wearing gold when using household cleaners.
Some cleaners may discolor, damage or cause a film to form on gold and
dull the appearance. Avoid ammonia, chlorine & other toxic
substances. |
Diamonds, Precious & Semiprecious Gem Jewelry Use gem & jewelry cleaner to maximize cleaning with two speed turbulent cleaning action. |
Don't forget to have a jeweler inspect your jewelry every six months. Periodic inspections and professional steam cleaning of your jewelry is recommended for keeping it properly maintained. | |
| Store gold jewelry separately in jewelry boxes or
pouches when not being worn. Store gold chains flat or hang to prevent
knotting and tangling. |
Avoid storing gold together with other fine jewelry, as
the gems may scratch or damage gold jewelry. |
Pearl and Delicate Gem Jewelry Use Blitz delicate gem cleaner to safely maximize cleaning. Remember that pearls contain oils and minerals that can be harmed by regular jewelry cleaners. |
Avoid cleaning delicate gems & pearls in professional ultrasonic jewelry cleaning machines as this may permanently damage the stones. | |
| Visit your jeweler for
repairs, such as broken or kinked chains, worn or damaged gold and to
buff out heavily scratched items. |
Avoid wearing gold to bed or
when involved in sporting activities, as this may cause kinking,
scratching and breaking. |
Gold Rings, Earrings, Necklaces and
Bracelets. Try an ultrasonic machine for professional results! |
Don't heavily polish or scrape pearls and soft stones! | |
| Use polishing cloths to clean gold or silver. Be careful not to use toxic products. All of Blitz's products are non-toxic. | Try not to use homemade jewelry cleaners. They can and often do contain harmful ingredients, such as ammonia, which is bad for your jewelry and your health! | |||
Pearls & Delicate Gems |
Diamonds, Precious & Semiprecious |
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Pearls, Opals, Emeralds, Onyx and other soft porous stones |
Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, etc. |
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| DO'S | DON'TS | DO'S | DON'TS | |
| Use a delicate gem cleaner to restore the original
luster to your delicate gems and pearls. |
Avoid wearing jewelry when using household cleaners.
Some cleaners may damage pearls & delicate gems, pit &
discolor mountings and settings. Avoid ammonia & chlorine. Clean
Pearls separately. |
Use gem & jewelry cleaner to restore the original luster to your gems, diamonds and some non-porous stones.. | Avoid wearing jewelry when using household cleaners. Some cleaners may damage or discolor mountings and settings. Avoid ammonia and chlorine. | |
| Store delicate fine jewelry and pearls
separately in jewelry boxes or pouches when not being worn. |
Avoid wearing delicate gems and pearls when applying cosmetics, hair spray, perfumes or colognes. Avoid extreme heat exposure. | Store fine pieces separately in jewelry boxes or pouches when not being worn. | Avoid wearing jewelry when doing rough work. Gems can chip and mounting can be damaged. | |
| Visit your jeweler every six months to have your jewelry inspected for loose prongs, worn settings and deteriorated pearl strings. | Visit your jeweler every six months to have your jewelry inspected for loose prongs and worn settings. | Use a Blitz cloth for cleaning the surrounding precious metals. | ||
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