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Sterling Silver Multiple Gemstone Heart Stud Earrings Sale Price: $32.00  |
Gemstone Sterling
 STERLING SILVER MULTI GEMSTONE DIAMOND ACCENT NECKLACE WITH CHAIN US $63.99 
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 STUNNING STERLING SILVER BLUE GEMSTONE RING MUST SEE free shipping US $15.00
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 Colorful Gemstone Sterling Necklace 30 grams Peridot Garnet Amethyst 20 US $49.77
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 Fun Gemstone Cyrstal Pendant and Earrings Set in Sterling US $32.00
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 Artisan Crafted Unakite Gemstone Pendant Encased in Sterling Silver 7900 carats US $17.00
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 10 Ct Garnet Oval Solitaire Gemstone Sterling Silver Ring Size 7 US $30.00
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 Rare Purple Charoite Gemstone Silver Ring Size 875 marked 925 Sterling US $12.50
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 EFFY Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Pendant US $195.00
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 Deep Red Jasper Gemstone Solid Silver Ring Size 8 marked 925 Sterling US $24.00
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 Effy 18k Gold Sterling Silver Color Gemstone Pendant Necklace Balissima $700 US $197.99
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 Handmade Unique Pyrite Jasper beaded Gemstone Sterling Silver Necklace US $26.54
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 16 925 Sterling Silver Necklace with White Dolphin Cats Eye Gemstone Pendant US $8.00
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 Sterling silver 925 w peridot pear shaped gemstones US $6.99
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 DELIGHTFUL BUTTERFLY GENUINE MULTI GEMSTONE 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT US $23.99
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 Handmade Unique Large Fluorite Leaf Gemstone Sterling Silver Leather Necklace US $15.74
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 Handmade Fluorite Flower Beaded Gemstone Sterling Silver Necklace Bracelet Set US $29.54
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 Sterling Silver Cultured Freshwater Pearl Gemstone Butterfly Ring Size 8 US $65.00
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 Lovely Sea Green Agate Gemstone Silver Ring Size 8 marked 925 Sterling US $22.00
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 7 40mm Gemstone Sterling Silver Bracelet unique style US $16.99
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 Handmade Unique Large Fluorite Flower Gemstone Sterling Silver Leather Necklace US $17.71
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 Handmade Large Indian Agate Leaf Gemstone Sterling Silver Leather Necklace US $17.71
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 Handmade Unique Large Agate Flower Gemstone Sterling Silver Leather Necklace US $19.68
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 STERLING SILVER MOOKAITE GEMSTONE RING US $35.00
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 STERLING SILVER RING WITH BRONZITE GEMSTONE US $25.00
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 BEAUTIFUL 1CT MULTI COLOR GEMSTONE 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT US $24.99
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 Beautiful Bold Blue Agate Gemstone 925 Silver Ring Size 8 Sterling Heavy US $33.00
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 Poppy Picture Jasper Gemstone Silver Ring Sz 9 marked 925 Sterling US $12.50
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 STERLING SILVER 925 AND REAL GEMSTONE EARRINGS NEW US $63.00
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 Multi Gemstone Bracelet Sterling Silver US $100.00
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 STERLING BRACELET WITH CHARM GLOBE SEMI PRECIOUS GEMSTONES INLAID ESTATE US $49.99
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 Garden Trellis STERLING SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT US $54.50
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 VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NATIVE ZUNI MULTI GEMSTONE INLAY RING SIZE 65 US $27.33
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 925 STERLING SILVER AMETHYST CRYSTAL GEMSTONE RING SIZE 7 US $19.95
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 sterling silver zircon gemstone cocktail ring US $30.00
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 Obsidian Gemstone Necklace sterling silver 15X21 US $51.69
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 LADIES RING SIZE 6 STERLING SILVER 925 WITH GREEN GEMSTONE EMERALD US $30.00
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 Sterling Silver LARGE COMPASS ROSE W AMETHYST GEMSTONE CHARM US $104.80
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 Sterling Silver LARGE CELTIC MERMAID HOLDING BLUE TOPAZ GEMSTONE US $67.60
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 Sterling Silver COMPASS ROSE FRENCH WIRE W BLUE TOPAZ GEMSTONE US $78.60
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 Sterling Silver Multi Gemstone Colorful Ring Size 7 CAT RESCUE US $19.99
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 Sterling Silver South West Inlaid Gemstone Ring Size 8 CAT RESCUE US $34.99
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 Black White Stripe Agate Gemstone Necklace sterling silver clasp accents US $45.99
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 Sterling Silver Dyed Jade Gemstone Scroll Ring Size 8 US $60.00
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 Sterling Silver Dyed Jade Gemstone Choice Scroll Ring Size 8 US $60.00
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 Peridot Chrysoprase Green Gemstones Sterling Silver 925 Size 8 Ring New US $35.00
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 Handmade Unique Fluorite Flower and Bead Gemstone Sterling Silver Necklace US $25.59
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How does one clean sterling silver & genuine gemstone jewelry?
When shopping for jewelry cleaner the silver cleaner states not to be used on gemstones. Help!
STAY AWAY from sterling 'dip' cleaners...they contain forms of 'battery acid'...all it is really doing is dissolving the top layer of the sterling-removing the tarnish and dirt. But it does NOT 'shine' the jewelry...there is no dip made that will do that. Bringing back the high polish HAS to be done with physical effort-like a tumbler, polishing wheel, or polishing cloth.
Some gemstones (turquoise, rhodalite, lapis lazuli, pearls, coral, etc.) are SOFT stones...and any dip is going to literally eat the soft parts of the stone. Polish wheels can burn the soft stones, even reshape them.
Here's what I recommended for 30 years....
if you wouldn't put it on your FACE, don't put it on your JEWELRY!
Head & Shoulders shampoo...with a toothbrush-will clean ANY jewelry, and actually restores shine to sterling if it isn't 'worn down'.
Toothpaste-for really dirty rings, bracelets filled with crud...use a toothpaste, rinse with warm water.
Dish detergent-just a couple drops on a toothbrush...good fast cleaner.
For diamond rings-ammonia! Windex works great-because the diamond needs to be 'squeeky clean' to reflect light.
3-M makes a cream polish/cleaner called Tarni-Shield. Excellent stuff, and there is another product found in some grocery stores- Wright's Silver polish.
IF your sterling silver is clean but dull and gray looking-then it has lost the high polish finish that makes it bright. ONLY a jeweler can restore this-by using a tumbler or hand polishing with a wheel. NOT something you can do at home. Silver is a SOFT metal-it will NOT hold a shine like gold does. If you have silver that stays bright and shiny, but it is a 'chrome' like finish-then it has been rhodium plated...and that unfortunately, has ruined the sterling. Once rhodium plated, and that wears off-it can never be brought to a genuine sterling polish. To plate it, the sterling had to be first plated with nickel steel!
And many, many people react to nickel as an allergic reaction.
Sterling Silver Jewelry - Keep The Gleam!
We love our jewelry, and want it to last as long as possible. At Gonna Luv It, we get questions all the time from people who want to know how to care for sterling silver jewelry. Use these tips to keep your jewelry beautiful.
Keep your sterling silver away from toiletries. Lotions, perfumes, hairsprays, and more can coat your silver with a sticky residue that is very difficult to remove. We suggest that you think of your jewelry as a crowning touch. Don't put it on until you have finished putting on your other beauty products. At the end of the day, take it off before you bathe. This will protect your fine jewelry from becoming dull and unattractive.
Household chores can cause small scratches in the finish, and harsh chemicals can damage your jewelry. This is a great reason to stop doing housework! If this excuse doesn't work in your household, make sure that you remove your precious jewelry before tackling tough cleaning chores. And avoid chlorine bleach - it can damage the finish, weaken clasps, and loosen jeweler's cement. Gardening can also cause significant damage to your jewelry. Wear gloves, or take your jewelry off before working on tough tasks.
Protect your jewelry from extreme heat or cold. Both temperature extremes can cause damage. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause damage to pearls and some gemstones, while the heat can melt jewelers cement, loosening your stones. Severe cold can actually cause fractures in certain gemstones!
Store your jewelry carefully. A jewelry box is a great choice, providing it has enough compartments for all your pieces. Each item should be kept in its own compartment. When metal rubs against other metal, or against gemstones, small scratches can result. This will destroy the luster of your sterling silver jewelry. Isolating each piece also prevents tangling. There's nothing worse than seeking a necklace, and coming out with a tangled knot of metal and gemstones!
To keep your sterling silver looking its best, we recommend that you clean it. Over time, tarnish will build up. This affects the look of your piece, reducing its shine and adding a yellowish hue. Our article on How to Clean Sterling Silver can help you restore that bright shine, safely and effectively.
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