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How to Repair Silver Jewelry

When buying a piece of sterling silver jewelry, it is so beautiful and shines. In time, that necklace loses its luster, and eventually tarnishes and becomes black. You can however clean it and restore its luster.
Steps:

Polish sterling silver by rubbing or buffing it regularly with a soft cotton cloth.
Consider using a chemically treated cloth that [...]

The Way to Keep Jewelry from Discoloring Your Skin

Has gold and other jewelry ever left greenish or black marks on your skin? It happens to most of us at least once or twice, and even though some people are allergic to certain materials, most staining isn’t caused by an allergy–it’s a reaction between our skin and the metals used in jewelry, especially when [...]

Keep Your Jewelry Organized

People tired of finding their jewelry all tangled up usually ask “do you keep it in a single jewelry box?” “What about costume jewelry? Is there a way to keep them from tarnishing?” The follow measures may be helpful:
1. What you need is an old jewelry box. They are made a lot different than the [...]