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Antique Jewellery, Vintage Jewellery, Collectibles
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GENERAL JEWELLERY CARE
Cleaning your jewellery can cause serious problems if inappropriate materials are used on a sensitive item and may severely damage items and reduce their value.
Start with a soft cloth or try gentle, simple brushing with a soft, clean, small paintbrush.
Precious stones can become dirty and a slightly more aggressive approach to cleaning may be needed. It is extremely important you first check the settings are secure. Some pieces could be set with glue and should not be cleaned with any liquid as it could possibly loosen the setting. One of the main causes of dirty stones is hard water. This leaves a chalk like residue. Clean with a soft soap and distilled water. Use a soft paintbrush to clean, let dry and polish with a lint free soft cloth. A conservator specialist can help by advising which pieces are most vulnerable. He will advise you on how to care for your antique pieces and how to best store your collection.
STORING YOUR JEWELLERY
Storage is particularly important to ensure your jewellery will last for years and can be passed down to future generations. Try to keep each piece stored separately. Precious stones can and will scratch each other if blended together. A stone such as an emerald are brittle and if bundled together with other pieces can be damaged. Traditional jewellery boxes are well designed to secure and support items when being stored.
When preparing boxes use acid-free tissue paper to pack and cushion your pieces. Cotton wool should be avoided as it may catch on the jewellery and damp air has been known to cause corrosion. Do not use coloured tissue paper as it can stain pearls, bone and ivory. To protect your silver items jewellery pouches, wraps, or silver protection cloth are the best for storing your pieces.
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1890’s Victorian 18ct gold necklace in the form of stylized flowers set with seed pearls. Chain is interspersed with pearls... more info »
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Gorgeous Antique Gold Peridot Bib Necklace, over 72 olive green sumptuous cabochon Peridots. Each one is over ½ carat, making over 36 carats of semi-precious Peridots... more info »
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A Beautiful, Fiery Opal Necklace, set in Antique Gold. There are eight fiery Opals in this exquisite Necklace, each one a kaleidoscope of an ever-changing variety of beautiful dancing colours and forms... more info »
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This is a genuine Antique, Circa 1880, 15 ct gold steeped in Victorian history boasting beautiful, high quality craftsmanship... more info »
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This large, 18ct gold French hallmarked Diamond Pendant and Necklace is magnificent. All Antique and French. Four rose cut Victorian Diamonds sit proudly... more info »
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This spectacular, glowing, natural blue Moonstone, 15ct gold necklace has coiled serpents around the central gallery of the lavaliere... more info »
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A stunning aquamarine and fabulous pearl necklace all set in 15ct yellow gold. Boasting over 2cts of lush, ocean blue aquamarines with distinct flashes... more info »
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This beautiful original Edwardian, silver, cascading gemstone necklace is extremely collectable. It boasts citrine, aquamarine, fire opals,... more info »
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Known as "POOLS OF LIGHT"! This fabulous, genuine Rock Crystal large Necklace is so rare and collectable... more info »
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A large cascading, fabulous, blue Moonstone Necklace in Victorian style with over 40cts of natural earth Moonstones. These are all set in 18ct gold... more info »
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Remember, a quality antique or collectible can bring unique beauty
to one's home and an investment for the future!
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