Jewelry trends. tips on cleaning

 Its mid january and things are a little slow in NYC, except for people remounting their older rings. there also seems to be interest in fine stones 1 and half carats amd above g to i vs2 to si2.It seems that people either have money to spend or are just getting by.

It is my hope along with everyone else that our economy has started to grow and will now start to produce employment and along with that disposable income with the extra monies to buy the things that they have been putting off for the last four years.

Here is a tip to clean your gold,diamond,ruby and saf. jewelery.Get a small pot,stainless or enamel.Fill it with warm water half way up.Add your jewelry in,then add two tablespoons of dishwasher soap,the types that do not spot.Bring to a boil for 15 to 20 minutes,then pour out.Always have strainer in place while doing this step.Then rinse off with warm water.This will clean out most dirt and make your jewelry look much better but not polished,for that you would need to go to a trusted jeweler.