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Tips for appropriate care for custom and handmade jewellery

Handmade and custom made jewellery needs to be taken care of properly so as to retain its elegance and stunning appearance.

Handmade jewellery, particularly those that are made of delicate feathers and mesh are very soft and to keep its shape, extreme care is highly advised.

Mesh jewellery is very light and delicate so in order to maintain its gorgeous appearance you need to be very careful in wearing and storing it. Whilst wearing mesh items, refrain from bending it so that it will not deform and as to avoid broken links in the surface of your jewellery.

However, your feather collections should not be worn on a rainy day, so as to avoid discoloration since it has been painted. Once the feathers become wet they will not go back to its original form. Preventing it from being wet will allow you to wear it for a longer period and this way you will enjoy an eye grabbing look with your fabulous feather pieces.

If you have custom jewellery, you also need to handle it with care. Do not use it when you are in a rough working environment to avoid damages to the jewellery and to preserve its original state. Silver and silver plated jewellery tarnishes naturally; storing them in the plastic bag will slow the tarnishing process.

Gem stones and pearls also require delicate care as not all of these can be worn every day. Gem stone requires delicate care as it is fragile so it should not be hit by hard objects. Though you can use it every day, you should not wear it when doing rough work. Whilst pearls are very sensitive they can absorb acids from your sweat in the skin and this is why they can be deformed when used regularly. Do not wear pearls every day, this will retain its beauty and will glow for many years. Furthermore, it is best to use them for special occasions.

Here is the basic jewellery care:

Usage: Avoid jewellery from prolonged contact with water such as in the shower and swimming. Always remove items before washing hands. Remove your jewellery when applying creams, make-up, hair sprays and perfumes. Using perfume is a big no, since the metal will react with the alcohol content and it may lead to discoloration and foul smell. Do not wear your jewellery whilst doing sports activities. You should also protect jewellery from sunlight and extreme temperatures. Your jewellery should not have contact with any materials that contain sulphur.

Storage: All jewellery has different storage criteria. If you have a box for the feather collections, then all the other items in collections such as custom, handmade, gemstones and pearls should not be placed into the same box. There should be specific boxes for each individual materials. Furthermore, if you have gold and silver jewels do not place them in a single storage to avoid scratches. The storage boxes or areas should be clean and spacious so the jewels will not break or tangle together.

Cleaning: Use a clean, soft and dry cloth to clean items after wearing them. To clean pearls use a soft damp cloth and dry immediately. You can make them clean by jewellery cleaning service at most jewellery stores.