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      Care & Cleaning: Protecting Your Jewelry
Fashion & Designer Jewelry
Costume/fashion jewelry can be versatile, with designs that allow you to wear your jewelry for any occasion. However, because jeweler's cement is often used to create those designs, it is important that you take special precautions when cleaning your costume/fashion jewelry.
How to clean
Wipe gently with a damp cloth that is soft and clean. Dry with a soft, clean, absorbent cloth. Leave the piece on a towel for an extended period of time to ensure it is completely dry.
The Don'ts
Don't use hot water, a steamer or an ultrasonic cleaner.
Don't soak in water.
Don't expose to cleaning agents or other chemicals.
Don't expose to extreme heat.
Care & Cleaning: Protecting Your Jewelry
    There are many different kinds of jewelry available today and some do require special care, however, there are some basic guidelines that you can follow in order to preserve the beauty of all your jewelry.
    The most effective way to preserve your jewelry is to treat it carefully. This does not mean that you can't relax and enjoy wearing it...just that taking a little extra care can keep it looking its best for years to come.
Remove jewelry before bathing and grooming
    Hairspray, mousse, body lotion, moisturizer, perfume, make-up, shaving cream, and soap can leave a residue on jewelry, creating a dull film that is very difficult to remove. To prevent this buildup, remove your jewelry before bathing and grooming, and put it once you are finished. Remove your jewelry before doing household chores, cleaning or yard work.
    Household cleaners can cause hard-to-remove build-up and leave dulling scratches. It is especially important that you remove all jewelry when working with power tools: chains, rings and earrings may get caught on a power tool and break or cause serious injury. Likewise, it is best to remove your jewelry and put it in a safe place prior to doing gardening or yard work. Perspiration and dirt can dull your jewelry.
WARNING! — chlorine bleach and jewelry don't mix
    Chlorine bleach may be able to save those dirty socks, but it can destroy your jewelry, especially silver. When silver is exposed to chlorine bleach, the chemical has an oxidizing effect on the metal, causing the metal to turn an unsightly black. In most cases, standard household jewelry cleaners cannot remove the blackened metal. A professional jeweler with the proper equipment might be able to help. To be safe, always remove your jewelry before working with chlorine bleach.
Thoroughly dry your jewelry if it gets wet
    Although we use water to clean much of our jewelry, you should thoroughly dry your jewelry after exposure to water, especially before storing it in an enclosed space. Moisture fosters tarnish on silver and can weaken springs and clasps. Moreover, certain costume/fashion jewelry and gemstones should never be soaked in water or worn when bathing (see the Special Cleaning section for details). Avoid extreme temperatures.