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Sometimes designers look at their pieces as special and take pride in using the best of materials and workmanship while keeping it affordable at the same time.

Following are some hints that should, with a little effort, keep your handcrafted custom jewelry sparkling and ready to be worn for any occasion.

It is important to remember there are many types of http://www.cheapandorastore.com/ material used in creating handcrafted custom pieces. These are colorful, unique stones, glass, crystals, sterling silver, base metal, bone, ceramic, pearls, wood beads as well as man-made treasures. Some gems are treated or dyed to enhance the quality and durability. This practice is quite common and acceptable in the industry.

PEARLS:

A pearl is essentially alkaline in composition which makes all acidic substances it's enemy, from perfume to salad dressing.

To clean pearls: Simply use a dry or damp soft cloth. They http://www.cheapandorashop.com/ can be cleaned in soapy water ?a bar of plain soap (castile) and not detergent. If they have been sprayed directly with perfume or hair spray then you will want to do a quick wash to make certain the acid doesn't discolor your pearls or eat away their surface. HINT: Put on your pearls last after all the makeup, perfume and hair spray.

To store pearls: Pearls should be kept in a separate pouch or case to avoid rubbing against other jewelry with sharp edges which could scratch the pearls surface. NEVER store pearls in an airtight container. Pearls need moisture to maintain their luster. DO wear pearls regularly to give then the advantage of contact with the natural oils in your skin.