To extend the wear and preserve the beauty of your jewelry it is important to take care of your pieces so that they can be enjoyed for generations to come. AF SERVICES will inspect your jewelry carefully at no charge, but you can also maintain and care for your jewelry.

• Jewelry can get dented and damaged if treated roughly, and stones can fall out of settings.
• Before doing any household work, going to the gym or using power tools it is important to remove your jewelry.
• It is imperative to keep pieces away from water and chemicals. Moisture tarnishes silver and can weaken springs and clasps. Chlorine can cause metal to fracture with repeated exposure. Avoid cleaning products, swimming pools and Jacuzzis. This is a special reminder for engagement and wedding bands whose owners do not realize that the Jacuzzi, the pool, and household cleansers are slowly eroding and distressing the metal setting for their diamonds and gems.
• We do not recommend immersing gemstones in a home sonic or similar machine. Gems have natural fractures, and sometimes intentional treatments, that can be damaged unintentionally.
• Extreme hot and cold temperatures could damage jeweler’s cement. This is mostly a concern regarding costume jewelry. A rapid temperature jump can also cause stones to fracture.
• After wearing pearls, it is important to wipe them with a damp cloth to remove any perspiration or makeup that may be on the pearls.