[Jewelry making - Article 01394] - Re: [Orchid] Letting Customers Try on Pierced Earrings

[Al Balmer]

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>     Those of us that repair jewelry all day know the devastation
>     bleach causes on gold jewelry. It eats the alloy and makes it
>     brittle. Don't use bleach! 

    Good point. I don't know how much of a problem the low concentrations
    (1/4 cup of 5% concentration per gallon) required might be, but a
    good rule of thumb would be if you wouldn't wear it in a swimming
    pool, don't wipe it with bleach solution. And of course avoid wearing
    it while doing laundry, using bathroom cleaners, etc. In some areas,
    even soaking in tap water for long periods might cause problems. 

Al Balmer
Sun City, AZ
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