Proper care of your jewelry not only maintains its original luster and texture, but also significantly extends its lifespan.
Jewelry Cleaning
- When jewelry accidentally gets water droplets, dust, small amounts of oil, or other stains, do not rinse directly with water, and avoid using hard tools for cleaning.
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Strictly prohibit the use of alcohol wipes, chemical cleaners, or ultrasonic cleaning machines to prevent damage to the jewelry's surface or internal structure.
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Recommended cleaning method: Use clean tissue or towel to gently wipe, or clean with slightly damp tissue, then gently dry with a silver polishing cloth.
- For stubborn stains that are difficult to remove (such as glue, large oil stains, paint, etc.), please seek AWNL professional cleaning services to avoid damage from self-treatment.
Sterling Silver Jewelry Maintenance & Repair
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Silver oxidation treatment: When oxidation and blackening occur, use a silver polishing cloth to wipe in one direction along the jewelry's texture (avoid circular motions to prevent plating wear), applying slightly more pressure on oxidized areas until luster is restored.
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Deep oxidation repair: If silver polishing cloth cannot handle the oxidation, we recommend using AWNL professional electroplating renewal services.
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Minor scratches: Can be treated using professional silver polishing cloth with gentle circular motions. Deeper scratches require professional treatment.
Meteorite Jewelry Care & Repair
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M meteorite is an iron meteorite, sensitive to humidity. Keep dry and regularly wipe the surface with an oil-free cloth, never soak in water.
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Protective coating loss or water-induced rust: Do not attempt self-treatment. Immediately contact AWNL professional meteorite restoration services to avoid secondary damage.
Gemstone & Crystal Care & Repair
- For daily cleaning, use a slightly damp pure cotton cloth to gently wipe natural gemstone surfaces, never use ultrasonic cleaning machines.
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Gemstone damage treatment: For scratches, cracks, or sun-induced fading, consult AWNL gemstone restoration services to avoid secondary damage.
- Soft gemstones (such as garnet, tourmaline) require particularly gentle handling, while hard gemstones (such as sapphire, crystal) are more wear-resistant.
Structural Damage Emergency Treatment
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Severe damage types: Elastic cord breakage, chain breakage, gemstone loosening, meteorite detachment, severe deformation, or loosening and other structural issues.
- When discovering the above problems, immediately stop wearing and contact AWNL professional repair services for expert advice to avoid self-treatment causing more severe damage.
Proper Storage
- When not wearing, store in dedicated jewelry boxes, ensuring each piece is stored separately. Sterling silver jewelry should be stored in anti-oxidation bags to slow natural oxidation process.
- Establish a "daily wearing routine" by choosing a fixed location for the jewelry box to avoid random placement that could cause loss or damage.
Proper Wearing Habits
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Avoid prolonged continuous wearing: Wearing jewelry while sleeping or bathing may cause tangling in hair or clothing, leading to chain deformation or breakage.
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Perfume application precautions: Alcohol components in perfume can corrode gemstone surface coatings and metal luster. Spray perfume first, wait for complete drying (about 5 minutes) before wearing jewelry.
- Remove jewelry during sports, sleep, or household activities, especially pieces containing gemstones or meteorites, to avoid scratches or impacts.
Avoid Harmful Environments
- Avoid contact with chemicals, perfume, sunscreen, and shampoo. Sterling silver and meteorites should especially avoid sulfur-containing environments and swimming pools (chlorine).
- Gemstones should avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent color degradation. Meteorite jewelry requires special attention to humidity control.
- After wearing, gently wipe the surface to remove skin oils and sweat, helping to extend jewelry lifespan.