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Custom Design Work - Is it expensive?
"Expensive" is a relative term, of course, but generally the answer is: Yes.
The cost of precious metals has risen significantly in recent times. And as recently as 2011 the cost of diamonds has seen similar increases.
At Uniquely Yours Custom Designed Jewelry we specialize in creating custom handcrafted jewelry to meet your individual desire.
A custom made item is labor intensive, both in design and manufacture, resulting in a high quality, finely crafted design made just for you -- a composite of your desires and your ideas, along with our advice, design abilities and technical execution.
Custom design is not for everyone, but for those that can afford it, there is nothing like the experience of having your engagement or wedding or commitment rings personalized and uniquely designed just for you . . . or any other piece of jewelry that is meaningful and marks a special event or feeling that you want to capture and appreciate for many years to come.
What is the best way to clean my jewelry?
Fortunately most jewelry is relatively easy to care for. By it's nature it's made of stones and metal.
Precious metals like gold, platinum, palladium, and some of the newer silver alloys don't tarnish and are generally tempered to be resistant to scratches and abrasion. Resistant doesn't mean that your fine jewelry won't get some scratches of course, so a little polishing once in a while helps quite a bit to keep your jewelry looking bright, shiny and sparkly.
Feel free to stop in to our studio for a complimentary quick clean and polish of your jewelry -- whether we made it or not. We want you looking beautiful!
Dirt, grime, hand lotions, etc. also dull your jewelry quickly. At home I recommend a little dishsoap (formulated to cut grease) and an old retired toothbrush (the nylon bristles will not scratch). Just scrub them up a little as often as daily and you will keep your diamonds and any other faceted gems looking bright and colorful.
Pearls usually just need a little wiping with a soft cloth right after you wear them, before storing them.
Feel free to call us with any related questions about how best to clean your jewelry -- we've seen everything over the years.
Hope this helps.
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