Caring for crystals

We all love diamonds ... but its gets pretty boring after a while .. its of the same color, shape and always small (*hint*) But crystal is different. The come in lots of colors. Some are translucent some are solid. They can be cut into different shapes and sizes and its cool to the touch. Even better still, we get to share it with the guys! ... Isn't it a fair world?

We all love crystals, and have a piece somewhere. Be it a necklace, earring, ring, bracelet (for guys too), or even on our clothes. We wear it with pride and suddenly, bah .... it gets dull.

So how to we care for our crystals?

• Damage is usually done while moving it. Handle it as a fragile item
• Keep them in a drawer away from dust, debris or oily stuff
• If your crystal gets dusty, use a blow dryer on cool air to 'blow' the dust away
• Do not stack or store crystals together or you might risk scratching its surface
• Do not wrap crystals with tissue as it will encourage dampness
• Store wisely as crystals crack easily in extreme hot or cold conditions
• To clear finger prints of your crystal, use a little bith of dish washing liquid with a lint free cloth and hand wash it with moderate warm water. Air dry
• Leave your crystal out in the sun (for a while) to capture the natural reflections of light