Preventing jewelry damage

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PREVENTING PHYSICAL DAMAGE

The fact that some materials are harder than others should come to no surprise to most individuals. A German geologist named Friedrich Mohs developed a scale in 1812 that is used to measure hardness of any material. The scale is from 1 to 10; 10 being the diamond, the hardest substance known to man, and 1 being Talc. Materials used in our jewelry vary in hardness.

Using this knowledge, a consumer can theoretically determine what kind of jewelry design is compatible with his or her lifestyle. Unless willing to waste considerable amount of time determining the abuse tolerance of our jewelry using the Mohs hardness scale, it's advisable to just be gentle with it.

Take the jewelry off when exercising as you can easily scratch or dent the jewelry that way if you are not careful. Don't put heavy object on top of it either. In general, avoid throwing or dropping the jewelry as you risk damaging it. Some materials are really tough and they would be able to absorb a great deal of physical impact but overall it is best not to take any chances, and just be careful.

If one's lifestyle is very active, it is best to exercise common sense and not wear jewelry at all during times of the day when the risk of damage is the highest. For example, individuals employed in industries where a great amount of physical work is the norm (e.g. construction) should not wear jewelry at all while at work.

The box that our jewelry initially comes in does a good job in protecting it from adverse environmental elements but it is just an interim storage solution. It is wise to invest in a nicely made jewelry box down the road. Such a storage box will keep our beaded jewelry away from heat, dust and physical impact; all of them being factors in jewelry deterioration.

Jewelry pouches are acceptable too even though the level of protection they offer against physical impact is not so great. It is best to keep various jewelry pieces apart from each other even when they are stored away in order to minimize the occurrence of scratches. Wrap them up in a protective cloth to be on a safe side.

With very sensitive materials such as silver, it is actually desirable to store the jewelry pieces in such a manner so they are not exposed to strong light or air. In general, avoid storing our jewelry in extremely dry or moist places as some of the materials used in our designs do not fare well in such environments.

To conclude, one can see that maintaining the original luster of our beaded jewelry is not hard at all if several straightforward instructions are followed. A consumer will be able to understand most causes of jewelry damage after he or she had read points outlined in this section of our website.

Also, keep in mind that we have a limited 30-day limited warranty on all of our products. Even though it does not cover accidental damage, it does provide protection against normal product failures for a reasonable amount of time. All this is in place to make your ownership of our beaded jewelry as satisfying as possible.