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The Important & Comprehensive Red Book Guide to jewellery maintenance & care authored by Dr C Vinod Hayagriv, Managing Director & Director at the 145-year C Krishniah Chetty Group of Jewellers in India. Copyright protected. Lifting content is prohibited.

Caring For Your Jewellery

Welcome to the Red Book Guide on precious gems & jewellery. Jewellery by C Krishniah Chetty is guaranteed for life for quality of purity of the products as depicted in your bills & documents given at time of purchase. Please preserve your bills, quality reports, guarantee cards (when provided separately) for reference in valuations, for exchange or re-sale in future. They come in handy to sales staff & to any other fine jewellers who you may transact with later in life. We believe our jewellery will transcend generations.

We wish you and your jewellery will have a long and happy life together, and like all relationships, a little routine maintenance goes a long way to keep your life shining. These guidelines on how to prolong the life of C Krishniah Chetty jewellery, will explain how to protect, preserve and care for your new & old jewellery, gemstones, silver, platinum, artefacts & collectibles commonly sold by the CKC GROUP of Jewellers.

Complimentary Cleaning, Hot Coffee Or Fine South African Wine Services At C Krishniah Chetty

We recommend you call us on +91 80 4100 1869 or +91 80 4000 1869, or
email us on customercare@ckcjewellers. comormyjeweller@ckcsons.com

Fix a mutually convenient appointment, and you bring your jewellery to our showrooms & boutiques once a year, or latest once
in two years, for a professional ultra-sonic & related cleaning, examination & if required further, costed jobs, appropriate to the
condition of the jewellery.

Whilst your jewellery is being cleaned, you may enjoy a glass of wine or hot coffee. The process is likely to take half to two
hours or more depending on the quantum of jewellery. We offer this service completely free of charge â simply drop into one of
our showrooms & boutiques, with a prior appointment, with the jewellery and we will do the rest.

Find Your Ring Size

Ring sizes change. Finger sizes may be different in the morning or evenings depending on health conditions. Choose the ring size appropriate

The right size is one that slips on to the finger with a little effort. Easy slip on or slip out is not advised as they may fall off as you carry bags, open doors and so on. Too tight is not advisable either. Hence try several rings before you decide the best fit. Experienced, smart sales team members will allow you to try 5 different sizes before they or you decide the right size for you.

Three different ways to measure your ring size

1. If you already have a perfectly fitting ring (For the particular finger that you wish to wear your ring on) you may measure the inner diameter of the existing ring in centimeters or millimeters using a good quality home measuring scale as shown in the diagram below.

Match the measurement with the chart below to determine your size.

Ring Sizes	Inner Diameter (cm)	Inner Diameter (Mm)
6	1.44	14.4
7	1.44	14.4
8	1.44	14.4
9	1.44	14.4
10	1.44	14.4
11	1.44	14.4
12	1.44	14.4
13	1.44	14.4
14	1.44	14.4
15	1.44	14.4
16	1.44	14.4
16	1.44	14.4
17	1.44	14.4
18	1.44	14.4
19	1.44	14.4
20	1.44	14.4
21	1.44	14.4
22	1.44	14.4
23	1.44	14.4
24	1.44	14.4
25	1.44	14.4
26	1.44	14.4

2. If you do not have the perfectly fitting ring or ring that you can decide you can request one of our free ring sizer card here. Our copyrighted ring size card will be sent to your address with instruction of how to measure your ring size.

3. If you can visit the local jeweler and try out various ring sizes give us the ring size number or if international it may be a number or an alphabet and we will interpret that number to the closest Krishniah Chetty ring size.

Buying a ring as a gift for someone elseand you do not know the ring size?

If you are planning a secret surprise present for someone, you will need to cleverly research their ring size without their knowledge. âStealâ a ring they wear normallyâ¦ or ask their best friend to do so, temporarily, for you. If that is unsuccessful, borrow a ring that they wear on the same finger and bring it into one of our showrooms or boutiques to be sized. However not having the size is nit a problem. At times we will be able to approximately judge for you the ring size from a photograph of the hands, although it will not be the perfect way, you may exchange the ring you buy after the surprise day/ event. Donât let getting the wrong size put you off surprising them. We do have Indian & International ring size converter tables to help our worldwide clients.

Find Your Bangle Size

Two different ways to measure your bangle size

1. If you already have a perfectly fitting bangle you may measure the inner diameter of the existing bangle in centimeters or millimeters using a good quality measuring scale (we recommend Nalanda brand scale available at most stationary shops) as shown in the diagram below.

Inches and MM nalanada scale image

Match the measurement with the chart below to determine your size 1-8/16 to 2-14/16

1-8/16 To 2 Inches	Baby Size
2 To 2-2/16 Inches	Very Slim/Snugfit Hand Size
2-3/16 To 2-4/16 Inches	Popular/Normal Size
2-5/16 To 2-6/16 Inches	Popular/Normal Size
2-7/16 To 2-8/16 Inches	Big Size
2-9/16 To 2-14/16 Inches	Large and Extra Large

2. If you can visit the local jeweler and try out various bangle sizes give us the bangle size in millimeters or in inches as below.

Bangle Sizes	Inner Diameter (cm)	Inner Diameter (Mm)
1-8/16	3.8	38.1
1-9/16	3.9	39.6
1-10/16	4.1	4.12
1-11/16	4.2	42.8
1-12/16	4.4	44.4
1-13/16	4.6	46
1-14/16	4.7	47
2	5.0	50
2-1/16	5.2	52
2-2/16	5.4	54
2-3/16	5.5	55

Note:
Oval bangles are usually easier to get over the hand than round bangles. A slightly smaller size can be worn when the bangle is oval. If snugfit you may request screw and hinge / clasp and hinge which is recommended if you wish it to be openable bangles or oval bracelets

Buying a bangle as a gift for someone else and you do not know the bangle size?

If you are planning a secret surprise present for someone, you will need to cleverly research their bangle size without their knowledge. âStealâ a bangle they wear normallyâ¦ or ask their best friend to do so, temporarily, for you. If that is unsuccessful, borrow a bangle that they wear and bring it into one of our showrooms or boutiques to be sized. However not having the size is not a problem. At times we will be able to approximately judge for you the bangle size from a photograph of the hands, although it will not be the perfect way, you may exchange (with no cost to you) the bangle you buy after the surprise day/event. Donât let getting the wrong size put you off surprising them.

Standard Necklace/Chain Lengths

You can request one of free Nacklace/Chain lengths card Here.

Note:
The clasp or connector that holds the necklace together is typically not included in necklace/chain length measurements. A standard clasp size if three-fourth of an inch which will increase the overall length of the necklace/chain.

When to remove your beautiful jwellery

Mist jewellery may be worn 24x7. However remember jewellery is made from amongst the softest of precious metals â Gold, Silver & Platinum, in that order. These soft metals will scratch easily. Multiple minute scratches will dullen or take the sheen away. Therefore:

Do not âdumpâ one piece of jewellery on another.
We advice each piece of jewellery be kept with some space or thin soft fabric between each piece.
Protect the gemstones. Every gemstone is soft. Some are softer than others.
In order of softness:
Diamond, although they are brittle, hence can chip in corners if dropped.Ruby & Sapphire.
All other transparent gemstones.
Emerald.
Porous gemstones that include: Pearl of all kinds, coral of all kinds, turquoise, malachite.

Links getting loose, Strings sanpping, Clasps opening up, Stones falling, Sizes & length preferences change, Tarnishning of metals.

Jewellery is normally made up of several links put together. Hence, with use, with stretching, some links may open up or get too tight.
Strings of beads, pearls, corals will wear out with time. Periodic restringing is necessary.
Clasps with use may become less strong or may become too strong.
Some metals, specially if silver is present, may tarnish with time.
These are exactly the reason C Krishniah Chetty Jewellers offers a complementary cleaning, maintenance lounge in each of their showrooms & boutiques or a mail-in service for clients who do not have our stores close by. Our trained staff will ensure each piece is thoroughly checked, and appropriate action is taken to help protect the life of your precious jewel. The service is complimentary. If any parts, components, additional leave-in services are required, they will be charged extra with your prior consent.

Cleaning At Home

Jewellery may be periodically cleaned at home by yourself. Simple ways are to give a gentle or firm rub of your surfaces of your jewellery everyday or as often as you wear your jewellery, before & after wear.

Alternately, periodically use a small Ultra-sonic cleaner by immersing your jewellery for a few minutes. Instructions for use of Ultrasonic machines are simple. Ultrasonic machines cost between Rs 7500 to Rs 25000 and are sold by our showrooms or Click here to buy one now.

Instruction for use of Ultrasonic machines for jwellery cleaning:

There are four different cleaning methods that you can use for different situations

General Cleaning
Periodical Cleaning of Regularly Used Jwelery
Using ultrasonic cleaning at home
Professional Cleaning

Method 1: General Cleaning

Simply use soft dry special cloth supplied by ckcjewellers.com or at our showrooms from time to time to gently rub the gold, silver gemstones to bring a shine back and to remove fingerprints. Or alternately use a bowl of mild soapy warm water immersing the jewellery and brushing with soft toothbrush or any soft brush to remove residue or dirt from the jewellery.

Method 2: Periodical Cleaning of Regularly Used Jwelery

For regularly used jewellery you may use special cleaning liquids available in small containers for your dressing table. These mild specially formulated cleaning liquids are designed for home cleaning. All you need to do is soak the jewel into the basket inside the container, brush stuborn dirt with the soft brush provided, soak again, rinse in plain water plain gently with the soft cloth and your jewel will sparkle all over again. To buy specialized liquid click here.

Method 3: Using ultrasonic cleaning at home

Buy a compact home ultrasonic machine and cleaning solution to frequently clean jewellery at home and make them look as good as new. To buy click here
Connect the unit to a power source. The Power Indicator Light should turn on and display a blue light.
Open the upper cover, fill it with water and the special cleaning solution provided with the machine in the ratio specified by the supplier of the machine. (The water and solution should submerge the item/s, but not exceed the high watermark). Note: Running the unit without water can damage it!
Gently place the item into the basket provided and close the upper cover. You may place multiple items into the basket provided space such that the jewellery do not touch each other as they may scratch due to the vibration.
Press ON to start cleaning the item. The Working Indicator Light should turn on. Note: During cleaning, the unit may make different sounds. These are perfectly normal.
After 3 minutes of cleaning stop the unit. Lift the jewellery out examine to see if the jewel is clean. If you still see dirt use a soft brush to gently clean the gaps and behind the gemstones and immerse the jewel back for another minute of ultrasonic cleaning.
Rinse the jewel in a bowl of clean water. Shake the water out gently using a soft cloth and clean the jewel with dry soft cloth inside out.
If you wish to go through another cleaning cycle with the product, simply repeat steps 4 to 7 again.
When cleaning is over, unplug the unit from the power source. Then open the cover and remove the item from the water. Pour the water out into a sink. If you wish to clean your jewellery on a weekly or monthly basis you can leave the cleaning solution as it is and reuse till the water is visibly dirty.

Cleaning solutions are also availabel Click Here

Caution:Use ultrasonic cleaners only for open set jewellery or jewellery with non-porous(P*) gemstones also jewellery with worn out prongs, weak settings should not be immersed in ultrasonic cleaners as ultrasonic cleaners create microscopic bubbles that go into minute gaps of the setting and may cause weak setting to displace the gemstones.

Tip:Always as a safety measure do not wash your jewellery in an open sink as loose gemstones or weak settings may cause the gemstones to come out of the settings and you may lose them into the drain of the open sink.

Method 4:Professional Cleaning

Once every two years C Krishniah Chetty Jewellers recommends you bring the jewellery to us for a thorough check for setting, polishing, for restringing and re conditioning your jewellery this may take our workshop and factory to completely inspect and carryout jobs on your jewellery or silverware to make them look as good as new, to the extent possible, and increase life of the jewellery. There will be cost estimate which we will let you know on receiving the jewellery/silverware.

Remove Jewellery during heavy or moderate tasks

Jewellery ought to be removed and stored carefully before getting into moderate or heavy tasks such as at a gym, while handling vibrating equipment, while rough riding, sports & such activities for the same reasons stated earlier.F

Jewellery should be put on last & taken off first.

Jewellery ought to be worn last after you make-up your face, after youâve sprayed on perfumes, colognes, hair sprays, and the like. The chemicals in such cosmetics may discolour jewellery at times. Cleaning your undersurface and tops & sides before storing them back into the jewel cases will increase the good life of your precious jewellery.

No jewellery Into swimming pools, spas.

Chlorine in water will reduce the life of fine jewellery hence try not to use them in this condition.

Jewellery is best before a bath.

Open sinks in wash basins, in showers can wash away a loose diamond if loose in their setting. Hence as a precaution, itâs best to remove the jewellery before a bath. Further soaps, shampoos, conditioners may contain chemicals that may discolour, or with regular baths âmeltâ away minute amounts of porous gemstones. Soap is also âoilyâ thereby deposition of thin layers of oil on diamonds & gemstones will make them appear dull.

Jewellery cleaning cloths sold online here or at our showrooms & boutiques are best for cleaning

Special cloths, with minimum fibres are best for cleaning jewellery & restore their shine. Available for between Rs 300 & Rs 1000 each Click Here

Warm water immerstion (for non porous gemstones) is best for cleaning your jewellery.

Warm water immersion for just a few minutes help remove soap, if any, stubborn dirt, and the like. Using a soft, really soft, brush will help remove stubborn dirt from the intricate portions between prongs, the crowns, & setting portions.

Damaged jewellery requires us.

Bring damaged jewellery to us. We do advice you not clean damaged jewellery yourself.