| Our jewelry is often more than what people see us | | | | liquid, chlorine and anything that is chemical in nature |
| with on the outside. More often, it is a reflection of who | | | | should not be allowed to touch your jewelry. These |
| we are. Whether we're wearing designer fashion | | | | chemicals can do all sorts of damage from removing |
| jewelry or something antique, our choice of stones, | | | | the sheen off those metals to loosening any stones. |
| metals and designs speak of who we are somehow | | | | Sometimes, you think your jewelry is safe because |
| as a person. Those who love classic gold are often | | | | you keep it in a safe box. But if you've just finished |
| reserved and conservative people who can't get | | | | cleaning your kitchen sink with chlorine and put on |
| enough of traditional elegance while those who are | | | | those earrings without washing your hands, that can |
| bolder in their choices of black-stained steel and gothic | | | | be a problem. Sometimes, a simple habit such as |
| designs are exactly that, bold. | | | | washing your hands before handling your jewelry can |
| Those who prefer to use sterling silver, however, are | | | | make a whole lot of difference. Also, keeping your |
| said to be reserved yet not necessarily lacking in a | | | | silver from extremely hot or cold temperatures can go |
| sense of adventure. They can be wild but they know | | | | a long way in lengthening its life. |
| when to stop when they need to be serious. Of | | | | Or then again, if you want your favorite necklace or |
| course, these are all opinions but if you just found | | | | earrings as sterling as possible, wear them as often as |
| yourself in that last sentence, then this article can't be | | | | you can. Yes, probably the best way to keep that |
| more useful. | | | | jewelry in its best condition is to keep it constant |
| So how do take care of your sterling silver cuff | | | | contact with your natural skin oils which are very much |
| bracelets or necklaces or rings or what have you? It's | | | | capable of protecting your silver from tarnishing. Some |
| all very simple. Keep them away from anything that's | | | | areas of these pieces will grow darker but this is |
| chemical in nature, especially liquids which can have | | | | perfectly natural. This darkened look is called a patina |
| more lasting damaging effects on metals. Lotions, | | | | and will add a distinct and charming personality to your |
| colognes, even shampoos, conditioners, dishwashing | | | | silver jewelry. |