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Professional Jewelry Cleaning vs At-Home: Which Do You Need
Most dull jewelry can be cleaned at home, but some pieces need a jeweler. This guide explains the difference, what home ...
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Caring for Gold-Plated and Vermeil Jewelry So It Lasts
Gold plated and vermeil jewelry lose their color when treated like solid gold. This guide explains how to wear, clean, s...
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How to Remove Scratches from Gold and Silver Jewelry
Fine scratches on gold and silver are part of wearing jewelry, but light scratches can be buffed out at home while deep ...
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How to Clean Earrings and Earring Backs: Hygiene and Shine
Earrings trap soap, earwax, and lotion in the backs, and dirty studs can cause irritated piercings. This guide shows how...
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How to Clean Opal Jewelry Without Ruining the Stone
Opal is the most delicate popular gem, full of water and vulnerable to heat, chemicals, and ultrasonic cleaners. This gu...
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How to Clean Ruby and Red Gemstone Jewelry Safely
Ruby is as hard as sapphire, but heat-treated and fracture-filled red stones need a gentler touch. This guide shows how ...
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How to Clean Sapphire Jewelry: Safely Restore Its Blue Fire
Sapphire is one of the hardest gems, but soap film, lotion residue, and hairspray can dull its sparkle. This guide shows...
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My Sterling Silver Turned Black: Care And Refinishing
Black silver is tarnish, not a defect. Here is the science, three home fixes, storage habits and when to re-plate.
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How To Clean Jewelry: Every Material, At Home
Diamond fog, silver darkening, gem dust? This guide gives the right method and the things you must never use, for every ...