How To Care For Turquoise Jewelry

Turquoise jewelry is considerably fragile but its beauty is a sight to behold. Be it a first date or a wild night out, the many shades of blue that turquoise jewelry has makes any dress unique as no two cuts of this jewelry is identical. The gemstone is soft and should be worn carefully. Always remove it before changing your clothes as these stones are very susceptible to scratches.

Although most people associate this type of jewelry with the Native Americans, it has been around much longer. As far back as Ancient Egypt, turquoise jewelry was worn by both males and females, and some pharoahs were even buried wearing it. When buying jewelry choose turquoise because it you have a real affinity to it, not because it is the current fashionable trend or color. This means you should look for what appeals to you visually and within a price that you are willing to pay. There is no rule that says it has to be expensive to be loveable. It can be found in many places because it is a popular gem. Flea markets and the Internet are the best places to find older pieces, but it is advisable to see the turquoise in person to determine if you actually like it or not. Boutiques and other stores that sell jewelry will commonly have different pieces of turquoise jewelry at very reasonable prices but be sure the store you are buying it from is reputable and knowledgeable about them.

Remember not to store turquoise jewelry with harder gemstones or other jewelry that it might rub against as this will cause damage. Further care must be taken to keep it away from areas of high heat or chemicals and oils. Do not use a commercial cleaning solution because it could be too harsh. Also avoid exposure to perfume, grease, hair spray and any chemicals as constant exposure to them will cause turquoise jewelry to lose its natural sheen. After it is worn, you should clean it with a dry, soft cloth before storing it separately from all other gems that could rub against it to cause scratching. Turquoise jewelry is a definite eye-catcher that can be worn with a casual dress or to highlight your favorite outfit for an evening night out.

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