Andrea LoPresti

Month: July 2018

  • Tips on Restoring Your Silver Jewelry

    Tips on Restoring Your Silver Jewelry

    Nothing tarnishes a cherished memory more than seeing your precious silver jewelry begin to go off color.

     

    If your beautiful silver piece or family heirloom is starting to turn brown, there is no need to panic. It may be possible to restore your jewelry to its former luster. Here are some simple tips on how to restore minor blemishes:

    1. First, gather silver polish, cotton swabs & cotton balls, nitrate gloves, a sponge, and a microfiber towel (to prevent scratching).
    2. Next, while wearing the gloves, gently rinse your silver piece under cool water. You want to remove any particles of loose dirt.
    3. Then, dry the piece with the towel.
    4. After that, pour a small amount of silver polish onto the sponge and gently rub a section of the jewelry with left to right or up and down motions.
    5. Rinse off the polish and start again every 30 seconds or so until this portion of the jewelry is clean of tarnish, then move on to another section. Use the cotton swabs (with polish) to get to difficult sections or etched/engraved areas.
    6. Finally, soak some cotton balls in warm water and gently wipe down the silver, then pat dry with the towel.

    The process can take a long time, so be patient! And remember, your precious jewelry is always better off in the hands of an expert. If you are unsure of what you are doing, save the cleaning for people who do this for a living!

  • 7 Essential Summer Skin Care Tips

    7 Essential Summer Skin Care Tips

    Summer is here! We’re as excited as you are, but we also know that the burning hot, sunny days of summer mean you have to pay special attention to your skin if you want to look your best now and for years to come.

    If you are ready to have great summer skin, start with these basic tips.

    1. As you get closer to the warmer weather, exfoliate and moisturize. The winter leaves your skin dry and flaky, so be prepared to ease your skin into the summer months. By the time summer gets here, your skin will be ready.
    2. When going to the beach, be sure to use sunscreen with a high SPF of 30 or more, and make sure you use water resistant sunscreen. You’ll be able to stay longer while minimizing burn risk.
    3. Indulge in great skin care products. Take care of your skin and it will take care of you.
    4. Whenever possible, find oil-free sunscreen to maintain healthy pores and to prevent breakouts.
    5. Great tip: you can “pre-load” sunscreen prior to a beach vacation. Each night for two weeks prior to your vacation, apply sunscreen. It will build in your skin, making you less likely to burn.
    6. Consider facial mists, which replenish minerals vital to healthy looking skin.
    7. Exfoliate more often during the summer. Your pores are larger, more open, and thus more noticeable during hot, humid weather. An extra exfoliation session each week will help counteract this.

    With these simple tips, you’ll be looking great this summer!

    And if you’d like a little extra help, take a look at our handmade fine jewelry on Instagram and Etsy. You’ll really stand out from the crowd!

  • How To Choose A Luxury Watch

    How To Choose A Luxury Watch

    Much like fine jewelry, the wristwatch has done more than make a comeback in recent years, it has reasserted itself to the point where it has become the ultimate status symbol, surpassing even a person’s automobile. Yet that leaves those who have never immersed themselves in the world of fine timepieces with a dilemma: How do you choose the right one?

    Don’t worry, we can help. Keep these tips in mind when choosing a luxury wristwatch and you’ll make a choice that will last a lifetime:

    Know Your Wardrobe – Modern wristwatches can be slim and sleek. They can be large and imposing. They can incorporate bold silver and platinum, classic brown and Earth tones, or even washes of bright, bold color. The right watch, therefore, depends on the kind of wardrobe you prefer.

    Remember Your Lifestyle – An active lifestyle requires a more robust watch. A sports watch should be able to take a little bit of punishment. Are there boats in your life? Then consider water-resistant or waterproof features. Every facet of the way you live your life can influence the best watch for you.

    Explore The Features – A wristwatch can be more than a timepiece these days. Some track days, weeks, and months. Some track the time in multiple time zones. Some include a compass. Others have heart rate monitors. Some even contain small GPS units. Know what you want out of your watch and it will serve you for many years to come.

    Reflect Your Style – Whether bold and strong or subtle and classic, your wristwatch should embody your own sense of style. These days, luxury watches can reflect a simple, almost retro style, but they can also boast complex, elaborate designs for those who have a strong presence. The trick is finding the approach that suits your personality.

    Choose A Watchmaker – Just like with a luxury automobile, when you invest in a luxury timepiece you’ll want to know it is in good hands if it needs repairs. For example, the fact that we have an in-house watchmaker should give you the confidence you need to wear your watch with pride.

    Seek Out Experts – That’s why experts exists. Use their years of experience to help you choose the very best.

    For more great tips, be sure to follow us on Instagram, and see our jewelry on Etsy!