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Native American Jewelry Care & Cleaning
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Sterling Silver Jewelry:
Your Investment in authentic
Native American Jewelry will last for generations provided is it
cared for properly. The purity of the sterling silver jewelry is defined by
its fineness. Sterling Silver is 925 fine, composed of 92.5% silver and
7.5% copper, which increases its hardness and allows it to be used in
jewelry. When properly polished, your sterling silver jewelry has a distinctive
shine. Sterling silver jewelry will eventually tarnish though because of exposure to oxygen. To
restore the sparkle and shine to sterling silver jewelry, it is recommended to
use a
sterling silver jewelry polishing cloth which restores the natural
brightness and will maintain your Native American jewelry for
generations to come.
Turquoise Jewelry and Gemstone Jewelry: When cleaning
Native American jewelry and
turquoise
jewelry or other gemstones, do not use anything that has abrasives or bleach which can
damage silver and many stones. Toothpaste, bleach, and baking soda
should be avoided. A non-abrasive cleaner can be used for spraying,
soaking and washing jewelry. A new toothbrush with small soft bristles
can also be used for scrubbing jewelry. Extra care should be taken when
cleaning turquoise jewelry or gemstone jewelry with more delicate stones
such as Amber, Coral, Malachite, Mother-of-pearl and Opals.