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How to Care for Delicate Glass Jewelry

Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 10:11 AM
MyPreciousJewelry

hand-crafted-jewelryJewelry enthusiasts might be surprised to learn that there’s a science behind keeping your gemstones, baubles and precious metals scratch- and dent-free. By consulting the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, you can get an idea for which pieces of jewelry should be stored together. For instance, diamonds rank a 10 out of 10 on the scale, meaning that they are hard enough to scratch just about any other gemstone or metallic band.

It’s advisable to store your hand crafted jewelry in a separate drawer or box, so that it doesn’t mingle with diamonds. You might occasionally decide to clean the glass jewelry, in which case I’d recommend liquid dish soap and warm water. Once the surface is scrubbed, dry the jewelry gently with a cotton cloth and allow it to air dry fully before replacing it in an airtight container.