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To keep your custom, handmade jewelry looking gorgeous and brand new, apply tender loving care and follow our storage, cleaning and handling tips.

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Storing Your Jewelry
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Prevent oxidation and keep your metallic jewelry bright and untarnished by storing it in an airtight plastic bag (such as Ziploc) or in a securely fastened jewelry box.

* Protect long necklaces and lariats from tangling by wrapping them on the cards included with your custom order.
* While long, chunky gemstone necklaces can be stored in a jewelry box, you need to be more careful with long, delicate designs. Never dump the "delicates" in a heap-they'll tangle.
* Store your handmade gemstone jewelry in a dark place-some gems will bleach slightly with continued exposure to light.
* Keep your unique gemstones scratch-free by storing them in a lined case or a soft cloth and separate them from other pieces of jewelry.

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Cleaning & Polishing
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* Clean oxidized or tarnished gold and silver with a soft cloth such as our gentle sunshine cloths or shine them up with basic toothpaste.
* Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, solvents and harsh chemicals when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry-exposure to them can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.
* Keep your handmade gemstone jewelry clean with a soft cloth, mild soap and water.
* Always wipe both classic and freshwater pearls with a soft cloth before storing them.

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Handle with Care
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* Don't hide your pearls in a jewelry box-keep them luminous and beautiful by wearing them often! The body's natural oils maintain their luster.
* Put your handmade jewelry on last-after you've dressed, applied your makeup and styled your hair. This safeguards your pieces from being damaged by the chemicals and alcohols in makeup or styling products.
* Making jewelry accessorizing your last step will also lessen your chances of losing or damaging an earring, or snagging your favorite blouse.
* Your custom, handcrafted jewelry should be the first thing you take off at the end of the day.

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