Articles for tag: Diamond Jewelry, Glass Cleaner, Jewelry Cleaner

Cleaning Diamond Jewelry: Simple Home Remedies

While exploring booths set up by individuals at my local county fair this past summer, I discovered a fantastic product for cleaning diamond jewelry. The lady who was eager to sell her product voluntarily cleaned and shined my diamond rings in a matter of seconds. The product worked quite well, but I couldn’t see spending ...

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How to Cure Wedding Ring Dermatitis

It can happen a day after your spouse puts the ring on your finger, a month later, a year later, even several years later. Suddenly, one day, you notice that the skin beneath the ring becomes red, itchy and irritated. The bad news is, your skin might be allergic to the metal in the ring. ...

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Facts About the April Birthstone: Diamond History, Origin and Powers

Diamond is the April birthstone. Known as one of the hardest substances on earth, diamonds are thought to be billions of years old (http://encarta.msn.com). The word diamond derives from an ancient Greek word, “adamas”, meaning invincible. Arguably the most prized of all crystals, diamonds come in a range of colors: clear, pink, purple, red, orange, ...

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What’s the Skinny on Wedding Ring Rash?

So you just got married, and are settling in to a lifestyle of wedded bliss. Married life is pretty great, but it does have its share of challenges. None of them should be dermatological. If your new ring is giving you grief, there’s no need to act… rashly – wedding ring rash has several possible ...

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How to Clean Sterling Silver Jewelry

Sterling silver jewelry is beautiful, yet many of us tend to shy away from sterling silver believing it to be too much of a hassle to maintain. While it is true that sterling sliver will tarnish over time, the tarnish is surprisingly easy to remove. In this article we will cover two quick and easy ...

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How to Make Your Own Jewelry Cleaners at Home

Renew Your Jewelry’s Splendor With Household Products You can easily make your own jewelry cleaner with products you already have in your kitchen. With common household ingredients like salt, baking soda, ketchup, vinegar, toothpaste, Alka-Seltzer and dish detergent you can quickly make your own jewelry cleaning solution and your jewelry will be sparkling and clean. ...

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Amethyst is the February birthstone. Associated with February since ancient times, amethyst is the most highly valued form of quartz. It is best known for its intense dark purple color. Although amethyst can range from transparent light lavender to smoky violet to the deepest royal purple, darker colors are considered more valuable. According to Wikipedia, ...

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How to Care for Cameo Jewelry

Cameo jewelry isn’t difficult to care for, but because cameos are more fragile than most jewelry, they do require a little more attention. Storing and cleaning your cameos properly will prevent them from becoming scratched, chipped, or discolored. Here are some tips on how to keep these miniature works of art looking beautiful. Know you ...

Discovering the Power of Hematite

Hematite has grown in popularity among gem and jewelry lovers alike. Although it isn’t technically a “gem,” it is quite often used in the same manner as many gemstones. In reality, hematite is a fairly common mineral. It is a form of iron oxide. Although it is harder than iron, it is unusually brittle. Hematite ...