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Do you have a lovely shell cameo jewelry item, but aren't sure how to care for it?  You aren't alone.  Hand carved shell cameos are lovely to look at and often can be a very good investment.  But the shells themselves have special needs in comparison to other forms of vintage jewelry.

I've just published a new resource article which deals with the topic of care and cleaning of shell cameo jewelry.  You can find the article on this page of the resource library at Vintage Jewelry Lane.

Our site also has a lovely range of cameo jewelry of all types and price ranges. Be sure to drop by soon and have a look.

We all know that vodka can make a pretty mean cocktail, but does it have other uses?  Yes, indeed.  My knowledeable college daughter has informed me that you can use vodka to disinfect and clean all sorts of items, including your jewelry.

The process is simple.  Just pour enough vodka into a small bowl so that the piece will be completely covered when you place it into the solution.   Let the jewelry sit for 30-45 seconds.  Use a small, soft bristled brush to remove any dirt or build up of oils, and then rinse under warm water to remove the vodka.  Finally, polish the piece of jewelry with a soft cloth such as a piece of a cotton T shirt.  That's all there is to it.

If the jewelry has rhinestones in it, don't immerse it in the solution.  Instead, dip a Q tip into the vodka and use it to gently clean the rhinestones and back of the piece of jewelry.

The left over vodka doesn't need to go to waste.  You can clean many other things in the same solution - disinfect your razor, clean your eye glasses, even remove lipstick from clothing.  When that is done, throw the left over vodka into the laundry to freshen up the load. 

But the number one use?  To make a screwdriver, of course.  (I don't think I'd use the left over for this...make one first!)