You’ve just bought a fabulous piece of costume jewelry or fashion jewelry and you can’t help but wonder how long will it be before it begins to look dull and the CZs loose their sparkle.  Here are a few tips that will keep your costume jewelry looking great (and real).  One of the most important things to remember is DO NOT USE JEWELRY CLEANER.  Most modern day costume, fashion and sterling silver jewelry has a rhodium overlay which keeps it maintenance free.  Jewelry cleaner destroys that overlay and your once gorgeous jewelry becomes dull and tarnished looking.

Remove your jewelry when:

• Cleaning the house or using harsh chemicals 
• Putting on lotion, perfume, hairspray, shaving cream and other beauty products
• Doing laundry
• Swimming in the pool
• Bathing

To clean your costume/fashion jewelry:

• Use warm water and mild soap (we prefer Ivory liquid)
• Rinse
• Polish with a soft cloth
• Dry your jewelry before storage.  All jewelry can tarnish if not dried properly and water can leave residual water stains
• Store jewelry carefully to avoid scratching
• Do not steam clean