Hello Everyone,
Its the weekend again and am sure most of us at work with regular 9 to 5 jobs are happily watching the clock tick away the hours, till we bolt for the door and enter a blissful two work free days. Alas! those two days seem to fly by. I think one of the most enjoyable things about the weekend is the ' looking forward to it' on friday, by Sunday evening the blues set in.
Anyway on to the business of today. My last blog post was about fashion, specifically accessories and the fact that i would soon have some for sale very soon.
However, i also got a few queries about the pieces i would be selling. A lot of ladies were concerned about the quality of the pieces i would be offering for sale. Their number one concern was whether they would change color after a while( i.e from gold to black) and if they would stand the test of time. I quickly reassured my future customers that my pieces where of the highest quality and would last for a very long time, if treated with tender loving care. Need i say that some were not convinced and after a while i became a tad bit irritated, then i calmed down and put myself in their shoes.
First things first ladies, accessories are not gold. No matter how intricate their designs are and no matter how much gold plated it looks. IT IS NOT GOLD! Gold does not tarnish but will dull and get dirty after a while if its not cleaned on a regular basis or once in a while. So yes, those gorgeous earrings and neck pieces will change color if handled with less than utmost care. I am also a culprit of this vice, once i get back from work or an outing, i just remove my accessories and toss them carelessly into the box i keep them. Need i say, they do not last very long but i always get more because i love my accessories. I have not reached that level were i can start investing in gold. Gold can be a bit boring for a young lady especially for everyday use.
So i did a bit of research and came up with some tips on how to maintain our jewellery. I know many of us know this but sheer laziness will not allow us do the right thing. Come on! We know we should not sleep with make up on but we do it anyway... So here's my refresher course or tips if you will, on Jewellery care:
See its easy and not difficult to do at all.. ( ill try to practise what i preach). Hope these helps( big smile)
Till next time dolls..
Live Love and Laugh
Its the weekend again and am sure most of us at work with regular 9 to 5 jobs are happily watching the clock tick away the hours, till we bolt for the door and enter a blissful two work free days. Alas! those two days seem to fly by. I think one of the most enjoyable things about the weekend is the ' looking forward to it' on friday, by Sunday evening the blues set in.
Anyway on to the business of today. My last blog post was about fashion, specifically accessories and the fact that i would soon have some for sale very soon.
However, i also got a few queries about the pieces i would be selling. A lot of ladies were concerned about the quality of the pieces i would be offering for sale. Their number one concern was whether they would change color after a while( i.e from gold to black) and if they would stand the test of time. I quickly reassured my future customers that my pieces where of the highest quality and would last for a very long time, if treated with tender loving care. Need i say that some were not convinced and after a while i became a tad bit irritated, then i calmed down and put myself in their shoes.
First things first ladies, accessories are not gold. No matter how intricate their designs are and no matter how much gold plated it looks. IT IS NOT GOLD! Gold does not tarnish but will dull and get dirty after a while if its not cleaned on a regular basis or once in a while. So yes, those gorgeous earrings and neck pieces will change color if handled with less than utmost care. I am also a culprit of this vice, once i get back from work or an outing, i just remove my accessories and toss them carelessly into the box i keep them. Need i say, they do not last very long but i always get more because i love my accessories. I have not reached that level were i can start investing in gold. Gold can be a bit boring for a young lady especially for everyday use.
So i did a bit of research and came up with some tips on how to maintain our jewellery. I know many of us know this but sheer laziness will not allow us do the right thing. Come on! We know we should not sleep with make up on but we do it anyway... So here's my refresher course or tips if you will, on Jewellery care:
- Protect all Jewellery from scratches, sharp blows, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and sunlight.
- After each wearing, gently wipe each piece of jewellery clean of make up and skin oils with a 100% cotton cloth.
- Store jewellery separately so it doesn't scratch other jewellery.
- Remove jewellery when doing household tasks such as gardening, cleaning, household repairs or other strenuous activities.
- Apply make-up and hair spray before putting on your jewellery. Make-up and hair spray contain chemicals that may affect your jewellery.
- Do not store jewellery next to heating vents, window sills, or in the car.
- Store jewellery away from sunlight. The sun may fade some gemstones.
- Do not wear jewellery while in a pool, hot tub or bathing. The chlorine in the water can damage various gemstones and metals including gold.
- Always store bead necklaces strung on silk flat because silk stretches over time.
- Frequent cleaning is recommended to maintain its true beauty.
- Salt water, chlorine in swimming pools, soap, perfumes, personal products and perspiration take their toll on all fine jewellery.
- Wipe your jewellery carefully with a soft cloth to keep it clean and enjoy!
See its easy and not difficult to do at all.. ( ill try to practise what i preach). Hope these helps( big smile)
Till next time dolls..
Live Love and Laugh
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