Jewelry Care
To keep your precious Cynthia Djurovic pieces brilliant for generations, proper care is essential. This guide provides simple steps for maintaining your 18k gold, sterling silver, oxidized silver, rhodium silver, and precious stone jewelry.
General Care Tips
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Last On, First Off: Apply all perfumes, lotions, hairsprays, and cosmetics before putting on your jewelry.
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Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Remove all jewelry before swimming (especially in chlorinated water), using household cleaners (like bleach or ammonia), and bathing. Chemicals can permanently damage gold, silver, and gemstones.
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Physical Activity: Remove jewelry before exercising, gardening, or performing manual tasks to prevent scratches, dents, and breakage.
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Storage: Store each piece separately in its original box, a soft pouch, or a lined jewelry case to prevent pieces from scratching each other. Keep jewelry in a cool, dry place.
Cleaning Your Jewelry
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Simple Home Cleaning (Gold & Gemstones): Use a soft, lint-free cloth or a soft-bristled toothbrush with warm water and a small amount of mild, non-detergent soap (like unscented dish soap). Gently brush the stones and metal, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and pat dry immediately with a soft cloth.
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Gemstones: Precious and semi-precious stones (such as Diamonds, Sapphires, Citrine, Amethyst, Topaz, etc.) are generally safe for cleaning with mild soap and water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for any stone with internal fractures or a softer gem (like opals or pearls).