| ing your CZ jewelry is so easy. You can take some of | | | | substances. |
| the tips listed here and make it even more convenient | | | | Rinse the pieces with warm or hot water and then |
| and time saving. Your CZ jewelry pieces will sparkle | | | | use a soft cloth to dry the piece. If you need to |
| and shine brighter than the most expensive diamond if | | | | remove more after the first cleaning, just repeat this |
| you take the time to treat them right. They will last for | | | | process again until clean. For hard substances, the CZ |
| years and years giving you much enjoyment and | | | | jewelry can be soaked in a third part detergent and |
| beauty. Cubic zirconia can sometimes not be | | | | two-thirds part hot water to loosen the debris. |
| differentiated from diamond jewelry pieces because | | | | Stay Away From Rough Items |
| of the sparkle and the intrigues of the designs. Cubic | | | | Never use harsh and rough ingredients on your CZ |
| zirconia has been classified by gemologists as being | | | | jewelry as it will scratch and damage the piece. |
| the next type of stone that closely resembles a | | | | Bleach, ammonia, or chlorine is to be avoided at all |
| diamond. They are rising in popularity because of their | | | | cost. The damage they can cause is irreversible and |
| price and because they are more versatile than | | | | you will be out a beautiful piece of CZ jewelry. The |
| wearing a diamond. | | | | stone itself may not be damaged but the delicate |
| The Causes Of Dullness | | | | metal around the stone can be destroyed. If the debris |
| The CZ is in need of being cleaned just as a diamond | | | | on the CZ jewelry will not come off with a normal |
| would to keep it looking its best. The gems can loose | | | | soak and cleaning, do not se any of these chemicals |
| their shine from the many lotions, hairspray, sweat, or | | | | to remove it. You will need to have a professional |
| everyday environmental materials that get stuck on | | | | jeweler clean it for you. They will also be able to look |
| them. To remove lotion and soap from the CZ jewelry | | | | at the cubic zirconia and tell if it is loose or needs repair |
| you might find it takes a little more effort than normal. | | | | to keep it long lasting. |
| The smallest amount of this being on your jewelry and | | | | Take It Off |
| the shine and sparkle will just fade. It is important to | | | | The most basic of rules for CZ jewelry is that when |
| keep the CZ clean to make it look like new all the time. | | | | you apply lotions, soap or other things to your body; |
| Soft Brush Cleaning | | | | remember to remove your CZ jewelry first. It will |
| An easy way to clean your CZ jewelry is to use a | | | | make it much easier to clean and care for this way. |
| soft brush. A toothbrush will work fine for this and will | | | | Just do not forget it when you are finished. Also, store |
| be able to get into the small spots. Warm water and | | | | your cubic zirconia in a soft place in your jewelry box |
| some sort of liquid soap is best. Just dip your brush into | | | | to stop it from being scratched and lost. |
| it and lightly rub the stones to take off the nasty | | | | |