Keep your jewelry in a fabric-lined jewelry
case, or in a box with compartments and dividers. If you prefer to
use ordinary boxes, wrap each piece individually in soft tissue paper.
Don't jumble your jewelry pieces in a drawer
or jewelry case. Pieces can scratch each other.
Be careful when removing your jewelry to
wash your hands. Do not leave your jewelry on the rim of a sink
where it can easily slip down the drain.
See your jeweler at least once a year to
have your jewelry checked for loose prongs, worn mountings, and general
wear and tear. Visit your jeweler every six months to have your
jewelry professionally cleaned.
There are many types of small machines on
the market that will clean jewelry in a matter of minutes using
high-frequency sound. These machines are called "ultrasonic
cleaners" and are available in many different models and prices.
They can be a convenient way to quickly clean your jewelry at home.
However, ultrasonic cleaners can damage some jewelry. Your local
jeweler can tell you if an ultrasonic cleaning machine is right for your
jewelry wardrobe and, if it is, recommend an appropriate model.
