IMPORTANT DO'S AND DONT'S

• DO store jewelry separately so it doesn’t scratch other jewelry.
• DO get pearls restrung every two years or so.
• DO check for loosened stones. With your index finger, gently tap the piece near your ear and listen for rattling.
• DO clean fine jewelry often to maintain its beauty and sparkle.
• DON’T wear rings when doing housework, exercise, or gardening.
• DON’T put your jewelry on when washing your hands and applying any makeup or hair spray.
• DON’T wear jewelry while swimming in a swimming pool. The chlorine can cause damage to various gemstones and gold. Gemstones may become loose in their settings and fall out.
• DON’T use toothpaste to clean your jewelry. The abrasives can damage softer gems and metals.

As a rule, try to protect all of your jewelry from scratches, sharp blows, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures and sunlight. Treat each piece of fine jewelry with respect and you will enjoy it forever.