Regardless of how you obtained your new piece of jewelry, sometimes understanding all you need to know about it can be confusing. The question is: where do you start? Find interesting information, and perhaps a few things you did not know, in the article ahead.

Try cleaning your jewelry collection with a polishing cloth. This will allow your jewelry to shine without using chemicals. Use the dual-sided cloth to gently buff your jewelry as you would a delicate glass. Use one side of the cloth for polishing, and the reverse to make it sparkle.

For example, you should never use bleach, turpentine, or ammonia on your jewelry. This will result in damage to both the stones and the metal of the piece.

You should always store your jewelry very carefully. It is best to use holders, compartments, boxes, and hooks so that everything is kept separate. Never simply throw piles …