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Your jewelry box protects your jewelry and treasures.  So who protects your jewelry box?  Dust, environmental pollutants, sunlight and oils from your body can cause your jewelry box to appear dull or faded.  

Wood jewelry boxes need special care or over time they can become nicked and scratched.  To take care of your jewelry box you should dust it often.  This keeps the wood shiny and it keeps the box looking new.  As with any wood nick knacks or furniture, dust accumulates on wood and can make it look dirty and unappealing.  

Another good way to keep your jewelry box looking its best is to polish it with a wood furniture polish cleaner.  We all love the smell of a good wood cleaner and after we swipe that rag across the box, the shine is amazing.  The reason we chose the box in the first place was for how it great it looked and how it adorns the dresser or bureau top.  We want to not only make sure it still looks good, we want to make sure to preserve the wood.

If you jewelry box is scratched or nicked you might consider, refinishing it by sanding out the scratches with a fine sandpaper.  Choose a very fine grain that works on the type of wood used in your box.  You can find it at your local hardware store and the sales assistant should be able to help you find the right type to use.  But once you sand it, the scratch may be gone, but now you will have a rough, dull spot on the box.  To correct this you will want to also purchase a finish that matches your box.  If you can take the box with you to the store, they should be able to help you find a good match.  

When sanding the scratch, tread lightly.  You do not want to dig a hole where the scratch was.  A light sanding should take it right out.  Then you should run the sandpaper over the entire box taking, until the box all looks about the same tone.  It should just look a little dusty and not as shiny as before.  Once you do this, the box is ready for the finish.  Using a small brush and a little bit of finish, paint it over the scratch first, saturating it nicely and then smooth it out over the entire box.  Two coats might be required.  Let it dry and voila – the box will look brand new.

But prevention is the best medicine.  Keep your jewelry box out of the sun.  Even though it is usually kept inside, sun does shine through the windows and can fade the box.  Keep it also away from water by not keeping it in the bathroom near the sink.  Water splashing on the box can erode it over time, and can cause the closures to become tarnished or damaged.  

Protect your jewelry box and it will last a lifetime.  Treat it as a work of art, not just a box to hold your jewelry.  This precious piece is a keepsake that can be handed down through the generations.

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Peridot is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in shades of translucent greens or yellows, and is widely recognized as the August Birthstone as well as the gemstone for the 3rd and 16th anniversaries. But beyond its modern-day uses and associations, peridot holds a decadent mythological, spiritual and etymological history that adds nostalgic value to its already strong aesthetic worth. Read on for more information that will help you fall in love with your peridot jewelry – or inspire you to buy some today!

Peridot is one of the oldest, most popular gemstones, found set into ancient Egyptian jewelry as early as early as circa second millennium B.C. This particular Peridot was found by the ancient Egyptians, off the island of what was called Topazios or Zebirget (know named St. Johns), located in the Red Sea, about 50 miles off the Egyptian coast. Legends say that this island was covered in snakes, making it impossible to mine, until a pharaoh drove them into the sea. The name Peridot is said to be derived from the Arabic word, faridat, meaning gem.

In ancient times, Peridots were used as currency and accessories for the pharaohs. Egyptians coined this stone as the "gem of the sun." The ancient Romans coveted its springy yellowish-green tones, calling it the "Evening Emerald." Peridot was used in many medieval churches as beautiful decoration, found in the Cologne Cathedral, as well as throughout Europe.

Peridot gemstones look best as parts of formal evening jewelry when paired with diamonds, black onyx or dark blue sapphire. More casual combinations include softer contrasts of brilliant green peridot with clear quartz, citrine or ruby. To see a selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring peridot, click here. Peridot is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, it works especially well to enhance the luster of green or hazel eyes.

Peridots were believed to glow in the dark like lanterns, so they were only mined during nighttime. They are said to prevent fear and sadness, break the power of evil spells, gain foresight into the future, and give divine inspiration and wealth to the wearer, as well as bring energies from the aura into the physical body.

In the mid 1990’s, a discovery of large, intense Peridots was made in the Pakistani Mountains. They were later called "Cashmere Quality," reminiscent of cashmere Sapphires. Peridot is also mined in the United States, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Brazil, just to name a few.

Mohs' Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Peridot gets a score of 6.5-7, meaning that it is somewhat scratch resistant and therefore suitable as a component of jewelry. Peridot gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Other methods, including ultra-sonic cleaners, solvents and harsh chemicals should be avoided when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.

Learn more about all semi-precious gemstones, including amethyst, apatite, black onyx, blue topaz, carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, garnet, white topaz, crystal, diamond, emerald, iolite, jade, Labradorite, moonstone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, rose quarz, ruby, sapphire, smokey topaz, tanzanite, tourmaline and tourquoise when you check out this gemstone chart.

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