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Cubic zirconia is a man-made crystalline gemstone with almost no flaws. Jewellery made of cubic zirconia is a great alternative for diamond jewellery which can often be prohibitively expensive. Cubic zirconia jewellery is affordable but it’s also precious and deserves to be cared for. Try some of the following tips to keep your cubic zirconia jewellery sparkly for years to come.

Keep it away from lotions and oils: Chemicals in oils, lotions, perfumes, and sprays rob cubic zirconia of its dazzle. When using these products, take the jewellery off and wear it again once you’re done! Sweat and dirt also have a tarnishing effect on cubic zirconia so avoid wearing cubic zirconia jewellery when you’re exercising or gardening.

Avoid chlorine, bleach, and ammonia: These common cleaning products have a dulling effect on cubic zirconia. Wear protective gloves if your chores involve working with any of the above, and take cubic zirconia jewellery off when swimming. Cleaning cubic zirconia: Despite your best efforts, any type of jewellery (cubic zirconia included) will get tarnished over time and must be cleaned to restore its original lustre. Try the following effective tips:

Liquid detergent or toothpaste: Polish your cubic zirconia jewellery with a toothbrush and a small amount of detergent or toothpaste. Do not use water and gently scrub for about 10 minutes. This will make the stone (as well as the metal it is set in) shine like its brand new!

Steam and cleaning solutions: Use jewellery cleaning solution or steam and a soft flannel/cotton cloth to polish your cubic zirconia jewellery. Be firm but gentle and do not use circular motions.

Water and soap: If nothing else, good old soap and lukewarm water should also be able to remove dirt and grime from your cubic zirconia jewellery. You could also soak jewellery overnight in a soapy solution to get rid of especially tough grime. How often to clean cubic zirconia jewellery: Clean your jewellery at least once a month and also consider having it cleaned professionally. It’s worth the small fee.

How to store cubic zirconia jewellery: Cubic zirconia jewellery becomes lacklustre with wear and tear. To retain the dazzle of the stone, set aside some rings, earrings, pendants, and necklaces for everyday use and others for special occasion wear. Use an airtight container (a plastic bag is fine) to store your special occasion cubic zirconia jewellery and keep it protected and lustrous.

Cubic zirconia jewellery does not scratch or get damaged easily but it does need regular TLC! Use some of the tips above and you will enjoy your cubic zirconia jewellery for many years.

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by James Glower

Last weekend while roaming in one of the fashion malls of the city, I went to the boys section, where some boys were busy in choosing various trendy ornaments for them. Were quite confused but curious to bye the ornaments displayed into that ‘Boy’s jewelry section’, want to make themselves appear trendy as per the current fashion.

This shows men’s interest for Jewelry and the like things. These days wide range of jewelry is available for both the sexes – men as well as women. Jewelry for men include cuff links, belt buckles, tie accessories, key rings, money clips, watch bands, identification bracelets etc. Some men like to wear ring, chain, lapel pins etc.

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While roaming into the market or in any crowded place we can see many of the boys wearing ornaments like stones or rings in the ear, fingers, rings above the eye-brows, variety of chains and lockets around the neck. Though it is in fashion these days, it is not anything which is new. If we peep into our mythology or into the tale books of Arabian nights, we could find emperors, rulers and kings loaded with many precious stones & jewelry. Jewelry is a precious possession that is designed and crafted to last lifetime. Since centuries people have been buying jewelry as investment and identity marker.

Jewelry is the one of the oldest form of body ornament. Various pieces and forms of Jewelry dating thousand years back have been found by the archeologists, which reveal man’s love for the jewelry and ornaments since pre-historic times. In ancient time man used to adorn himself using various natural materials, such as bones, animal teeth, shells, wood and carved stones.

Trends in jewelry design keep on changing with times. Jewelry designs are also sensitive to fashion. It adds stimulating dimension to the world of fashion. These days many types of jewelries are available. It might be expensive fine jewelry or inexpensive costume or fashion jewelry. Wide range of qualities and styles are available in different ranges of price. Artificial jewelry, costume jewelry, fashion and imitation jewelry, pearl jewelry, gemstone jewelry, and antique jewelry are the various kinds of jewelry for ever fashion conscious people round the globe.

The industry of gems & jewelry is the ever sparkling and lustrous industry, which is widen & rising up every day. This is giving chance to many designers to rise in this lustrous industry. Designers in this industry use every opportunity to create numerous innovative and exotic shapes and designs. They are always trying to experiment with various combinations of different metals and gemstones.

Precious metals and precious gemstones are used in making fine expensive jewelry. Whereas fashion jewelry can be made from variety of base metals, ceramic or wood and can be set with imitation or semiprecious stone. These days’ beads of large and small size are frequently used in jewelry. Beaded Jewelry commonly encompasses necklaces, bracelets, earrings, belts, and rings.

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