

Summertime Jewelry Care
While summer is a great time to show off your jewelry wardrobe, here are a few tips for protecting your sparkle during the summer months. Remember that fine jewelry should not be worn in the pool, jacuzzi or ocean as both chlorine and saltwater can cause irreparable damage to some gemstones and the alloys in gold and silver jewelry. Exposure to chlorinated or salt water may cause discoloring, cracks, weakened solder points on mounting and more. Sand may scratch some gemstone


Loss & Theft: Is Your Jewelry Protected?
With the recent economic downturn, theft and home burglaries are on the rise and often the most upsetting aftereffect is the loss of personal jewelry because these unique valuables are not always easy to replace. Here are some steps you can take to protect your valuables from theft and best prepare yourself for recovery in the event of a loss: Secure your jewelry. At home, store your jewelry when not in use is in a safe deposit box or secure safe. When traveling, keep your