| - |  Try to protect any jewelry from scratches, sharp blows, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures and sunlight. 
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            | - |  Store jewelry separately so it doesn't scratch other jewelry. 
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            | - |  When doing household tasks such as gardening and cleaning, be certain to remove rings.
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            | - |  Put your jewelry on after washing and applying any makeup/hair spray. 
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            | - |  Never wear jewelry while swimming in a swimming pool. The chlorine can cause damage to various gemstones and gold. Gemstones may become loose in their settings (and possibly fall out). 
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            | - |  Avoid storing your jewelry next to a heating vent, window sill or on a car dashboard. Store jewelry away from sunlight as the sun may fade the gemstones.
 
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            | - | Always store bead necklaces (such as lapis, pearls, etc) flat as silk stretches over time. 
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