Frequently Asked Questions
Are Cultured Pearls real pearls? Cultured pearls are harvested inside living oysters. They are real pearls. Cultured pearls start with a qualified technician surgically implanting small pieces of shell and mantle tissue into a chosen oyster. The oyster shields itself from the invasion. The oyster secretes an aragonite crystaline material often called"nacre" over the irritant. After some time, the coating of nacre build upon one another making a lustrous, glossy surface which shines and shimmers beautifully. Pearls that were not grown inside an oyster are synthetic, fake, only man made. Genuine pearls should be referred to as "natural" or "cultured" pearls only.
CARING FOR YOUR PEARLS: A simple rule to remember, "Last on, First off" when caring for your pearls. Do not bathe, use hair spray, perfume, or lotions near them. This will dull or leave abrasions. Try to find a good pearl
cleaner at a retail store. Do not use standard jewelry cleaners. Do not put ammonia, alcohol, or any household cleaners on them. You do not want to get water on a pearl necklace or bracelet due to the rotting of the tiny chord that the pearls are strung on. Pearls are for your lifetime and to pass on to generations, if cared for properly.
Can I call about an item before I purchase? Yes, we would enjoy helping you with all of your questions. You may call 405-373-2877 between 9:00 and 6:00 central time. Email us at lords@fullnet.net.
How do I clean my jewelry? WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CLEAN PRECIOUS METALS, SUCH AS GOLD, AND PLATINUM WITH A GOOD LIQUID WINDOW CLEANING PRODUCT. LIQUID CLEANERS ARE MAINLY MADE UP OF AMMONIA. THAT IS WHAT MOST STORE PURCHASED JEWELRY CLEANERS CONTAIN WITH A LITTLE LIQUID SOAP. WINDOW CLEANERS THAT DO NOT LEAVE STREAKS OR RESIDUE ON GLASS OR MIRRORS WILL NOT LEAVE STREAKS OR RESIDUE ON YOUR JEWELRY EITHER. OF COURSE YOU CAN BUY JEWELRY CLEANERS, BUT PEOPLE CONSTANTLY RUN OUT AND THEREFORE DO NOT CLEAN THEIR JEWELRY AS FREQUENT AS THEY SHOULD. SPRAY YOUR JEWELRY WITH A GOOD GLASS CLEANER, AMMONIA, OR ALCOHOL. THEN WITH A SOFT CLOTH OR A BABY FINE SOFT TOOTH BRUSH LOOSEN ANY GREASE OR PARTICLES FROM YOUR RINGS OR JEWELRY. RINSE WITH WARM WATER AND DRY. THIS WORKS WONDERFULLY ON YOUR DIAMONDS, SAPPHIRES, RUBIES AND OTHER PRECIOUS AND SEMI PRECIOUS STONES. (NEVER USE THESE CHEMICALS ON EMERALDS, PEARLS, OPALS OR SYNTHETIC STONES. THESE STONES ARE TOO SOFT AND CAN BE MARRED). BRUSH UP UNDER THE STONES, SIDES AND TOP. THIS WILL CUT OFF THE GREASE AND DIRT THAT COLLECT. WHEN THERE ARE SUBSTANCES ON YOUR STONES, THIS KEEPS THE LIGHT FROM REFLECTING THROUGH. YOUR STONES WILL LOOK DULL IF DIRTY. THIS METHOD WILL MAKE THEM SPARKLE AGAIN. OCCASIONALLY, HAND CREAMS, ETC WILL HARDEN OVER TIME UNDER THE STONE. IF THIS HAPPENS, SOMETIMES YOU CAN SOAK YOUR RINGS WITH STONES IN THE CLEANERS MENTIONED FOR A FEW MINUTES. BUT USUALLY YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR RING STEAMED BY A LOCAL JEWELER TO MELT OFF HARDENED MATTER. REMEMBER NEVER USE WINDOW CLEANERS, AMMONIA, OR ALCOHOL ON PEARLS, OPALS, EMERALDS OR SYNTHETIC STONES. THEIR SURFACE IS TOO SOFT AND GOOD BE MARRED. YOU MAY NEED TO PURCHASE A JEWELRY CLEANER THAT IS JUST FOR THOSE STONES.
STERLING SILVER IS A PRECIOUS METAL ALSO. HOWEVER, IT IS A SOFT METAL. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A GOOD SILVER CLEANER. REMEMBER SILVER CLEANERS ARE MADE TO REMOVE TARNISH NOT BODY OILS OR GREASE RESIDUES. SO MANY PEOPLE CALL TO SAY,"MY SILVER JEWELRY WILL NOT CLEAN." THE PROBLEM IS THAT BODY OILS AND GREASES ARE LEFT ON THE SILVER FROM HANDLING. YOU MUST REMOVE THE OILS FIRST. MY MOTHER WAS A WONDERFULLY TALENTED WEDDING PLANNER. SHE HAD LOVELY STERLING SILVER PLATTERS, PUNCH BOWLS, CANDLE STICKS ETC. SHE ALWAYS MADE US WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE SILVER. SHE WOULD SAY THAT THE SILVER CLEANERS WOULD NOT TAKE OFF THE BODY OIL FINGER PRINTS. IF FINGER PRINTS GOT ON THE SILVER ITEMS, SHE WOULD WASH THE ITEMS WITH HOT SOAPY WATER FIRST, THEN DRY. THEN SHE WOULD APPLY THE SILVER CLEANER. HER SILVER WAS ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL AND FREE FROM TARNISH. FIRST SPRAY WITH A MILD GLASS CLEANER TO WASH OFF THE BODY OILS ETC. THEN USE A GOOD LIQUID SILVER CLEANER. JUST A SIDE NOTE: IF BODY OILS ARE LEFT ON YOUR SILVER PUNCH BOWLS, CANDLE STICKS, ETC, THEY CAN PERMANENTLY DISCOLOR.
CONTEMPORARY METALS, SUCH AS TITANIUM, TUNGSTEN, WHITE DURA TUNGSTEN, STAINLESS STEAL, AND DURA COBALT SHOULD ALWAYS BE CLEANED WITH HOT TO WARM SOAPY WATER. ALWAYS RINSE AND DRY.
ALWAYS "CLEAN CONTEMPORARY METALS" WITH WARM SOAPY WATER, RINSE AND DRY.
How do I get my finger sized? WE SUGGEST THAT YOU HAVE A LOCAL JEWELER SIZE YOUR FINGER. THERE ARE 2 SIZES OF RING SIZERS, A WIDE AND A NARROW. BE SURE TO TELL YOUR JEWELRY STORE THE MILLIMETER WIDTH OF YOUR RING. WHEN WEARING WIDER THAN A 6MM WIDE RING, YOU USUALLY NEED TO BE SIZED WITH THE WIDE SIZING RING TO INSURE GETTING YOUR TRUE FINGER SIZE FOR A WIDE RING. MOST PEOPLE NEED A LITTLE LARGER SIZE ( 1/4 OR 1/2 SIZE) WHEN WEARING A WIDE RING. THE NARROW RING SIZER WILL CAUSE YOUR WIDE RING TO FIT TOO SMALL.
USING PAPER, STRING, PLASTIC OR CARDBOARD SIZERS ARE USUALLY NOT AN ACCURATE METHOD TO SIZE YOUR FINGER. THEY ARE EITHER TO NARROW FOR ALL RING WIDTHS AND THEY ARE FLEXIBLE, NOT RIDGED LIKE METALS. PLASTIC SIZERS ARE JUST NOT USUALLY MADE AS ACCURATE AS THE STANDARD METAL JEWELER'S RING SIZERS.
RINGS THAT DO NOT COME IN MULTIPLE SIZES ON OUR SITE, WE WILL SEND TO YOU, FOR YOU TO HAVE SIZED AT A LOCAL JEWELER. SO MANY PEOPLE SEND US THE WRONG FINGER SIZE. THIS CAUSES US EXTRA EXPENSE WHICH EVENTUALLY HAS TO BE PASSED ON TO OUR CUSTOMERS BY RAISING PRICES. WE DO NOT WANT TO RAISE OUR PRICES, SO WE HAVE A NEW POLICY. WE WILL SEND THE RING TO YOU FIRST. IF YOU LOVE IT AND CHOOSE TO KEEP IT, THEN HAVE A LOCAL JEWELER SIZE IT FOR YOU. REMEMBER ANY RING ALTERATION, SUCH AS SIZING OR ANY OTHER CHANGES ARE NOT RETURNABLE. WE DO OFFER SEVERAL DIFFERENT FINGER SIZES FOR MANY OF OUR RINGS. SEVERAL OF OUR RINGS ALSO HAVE A "SPECIAL ORDER" OPTION FOR EVEN MORE SIZES. SPECIAL ORDERS DO NOT COST EXTRA. THEY MAY TAKE UP TO 10 DAYS TO BE FINISHED FOR YOU. "SPECIAL ORDERS" ARE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. THEY ARE NOT RETURNABLE.
WHEN ORDERING WHITE DURA TUNGSTEN BANDS YOU NEED TO CHOOSE A 1/2 SIZE SMALLER THAN YOUR
NORMAL FINGER SIZE. REMEMBER IF THE BAND IS WIDER THAN 6MM, YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR FINGER SIZED AT A LOCAL JEWELER USING THE WIDE BAND SIZER, NOT THE NARROW ONE.
CONTEMPORARY METALS, SUCH AS TUNGSTEN, WHITE DURA TUNGSTEN, COBALT, STAINLESS STEEL, AND TITANIUM CAN NOT BE SIZED. THE METAL IS TOO HARD. HOWEVER THESE METALS ARE NON-ALLERGIC AND EXTREMELY DURABLE.
DO YOU CHARGE FOR RETURNS? NOTICE THAT ON OTHER SITES, PRODUCTS SELL FOR A MUCH HIGHER PRICE. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO EXCHANGE OR ACCEPT RETURNS. WE PRICE OUR ITEMS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. WE DO NOT ADD TO THE PRICE TO COVER RETURNS. WE DO NOT CHARGE WHEN AN ITEM IS TIMELY RETURNED WITHIN THE 10 DAY RETURN PERIOD.
CARING FOR YOUR PEARLS: A simple rule to remember, "Last on, First off" when caring for your pearls. Do not bathe, use hair spray, perfume, or lotions near them. This will dull or leave abrasions. Try to find a good pearl
cleaner at a retail store. Do not use standard jewelry cleaners. Do not put ammonia, alcohol, or any household cleaners on them. You do not want to get water on a pearl necklace or bracelet due to the rotting of the tiny chord that the pearls are strung on. Pearls are for your lifetime and to pass on to generations, if cared for properly.
Can I call about an item before I purchase? Yes, we would enjoy helping you with all of your questions. You may call 405-373-2877 between 9:00 and 6:00 central time. Email us at lords@fullnet.net.
How do I clean my jewelry? WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CLEAN PRECIOUS METALS, SUCH AS GOLD, AND PLATINUM WITH A GOOD LIQUID WINDOW CLEANING PRODUCT. LIQUID CLEANERS ARE MAINLY MADE UP OF AMMONIA. THAT IS WHAT MOST STORE PURCHASED JEWELRY CLEANERS CONTAIN WITH A LITTLE LIQUID SOAP. WINDOW CLEANERS THAT DO NOT LEAVE STREAKS OR RESIDUE ON GLASS OR MIRRORS WILL NOT LEAVE STREAKS OR RESIDUE ON YOUR JEWELRY EITHER. OF COURSE YOU CAN BUY JEWELRY CLEANERS, BUT PEOPLE CONSTANTLY RUN OUT AND THEREFORE DO NOT CLEAN THEIR JEWELRY AS FREQUENT AS THEY SHOULD. SPRAY YOUR JEWELRY WITH A GOOD GLASS CLEANER, AMMONIA, OR ALCOHOL. THEN WITH A SOFT CLOTH OR A BABY FINE SOFT TOOTH BRUSH LOOSEN ANY GREASE OR PARTICLES FROM YOUR RINGS OR JEWELRY. RINSE WITH WARM WATER AND DRY. THIS WORKS WONDERFULLY ON YOUR DIAMONDS, SAPPHIRES, RUBIES AND OTHER PRECIOUS AND SEMI PRECIOUS STONES. (NEVER USE THESE CHEMICALS ON EMERALDS, PEARLS, OPALS OR SYNTHETIC STONES. THESE STONES ARE TOO SOFT AND CAN BE MARRED). BRUSH UP UNDER THE STONES, SIDES AND TOP. THIS WILL CUT OFF THE GREASE AND DIRT THAT COLLECT. WHEN THERE ARE SUBSTANCES ON YOUR STONES, THIS KEEPS THE LIGHT FROM REFLECTING THROUGH. YOUR STONES WILL LOOK DULL IF DIRTY. THIS METHOD WILL MAKE THEM SPARKLE AGAIN. OCCASIONALLY, HAND CREAMS, ETC WILL HARDEN OVER TIME UNDER THE STONE. IF THIS HAPPENS, SOMETIMES YOU CAN SOAK YOUR RINGS WITH STONES IN THE CLEANERS MENTIONED FOR A FEW MINUTES. BUT USUALLY YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR RING STEAMED BY A LOCAL JEWELER TO MELT OFF HARDENED MATTER. REMEMBER NEVER USE WINDOW CLEANERS, AMMONIA, OR ALCOHOL ON PEARLS, OPALS, EMERALDS OR SYNTHETIC STONES. THEIR SURFACE IS TOO SOFT AND GOOD BE MARRED. YOU MAY NEED TO PURCHASE A JEWELRY CLEANER THAT IS JUST FOR THOSE STONES.
STERLING SILVER IS A PRECIOUS METAL ALSO. HOWEVER, IT IS A SOFT METAL. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A GOOD SILVER CLEANER. REMEMBER SILVER CLEANERS ARE MADE TO REMOVE TARNISH NOT BODY OILS OR GREASE RESIDUES. SO MANY PEOPLE CALL TO SAY,"MY SILVER JEWELRY WILL NOT CLEAN." THE PROBLEM IS THAT BODY OILS AND GREASES ARE LEFT ON THE SILVER FROM HANDLING. YOU MUST REMOVE THE OILS FIRST. MY MOTHER WAS A WONDERFULLY TALENTED WEDDING PLANNER. SHE HAD LOVELY STERLING SILVER PLATTERS, PUNCH BOWLS, CANDLE STICKS ETC. SHE ALWAYS MADE US WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE SILVER. SHE WOULD SAY THAT THE SILVER CLEANERS WOULD NOT TAKE OFF THE BODY OIL FINGER PRINTS. IF FINGER PRINTS GOT ON THE SILVER ITEMS, SHE WOULD WASH THE ITEMS WITH HOT SOAPY WATER FIRST, THEN DRY. THEN SHE WOULD APPLY THE SILVER CLEANER. HER SILVER WAS ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL AND FREE FROM TARNISH. FIRST SPRAY WITH A MILD GLASS CLEANER TO WASH OFF THE BODY OILS ETC. THEN USE A GOOD LIQUID SILVER CLEANER. JUST A SIDE NOTE: IF BODY OILS ARE LEFT ON YOUR SILVER PUNCH BOWLS, CANDLE STICKS, ETC, THEY CAN PERMANENTLY DISCOLOR.
CONTEMPORARY METALS, SUCH AS TITANIUM, TUNGSTEN, WHITE DURA TUNGSTEN, STAINLESS STEAL, AND DURA COBALT SHOULD ALWAYS BE CLEANED WITH HOT TO WARM SOAPY WATER. ALWAYS RINSE AND DRY.
ALWAYS "CLEAN CONTEMPORARY METALS" WITH WARM SOAPY WATER, RINSE AND DRY.
How do I get my finger sized? WE SUGGEST THAT YOU HAVE A LOCAL JEWELER SIZE YOUR FINGER. THERE ARE 2 SIZES OF RING SIZERS, A WIDE AND A NARROW. BE SURE TO TELL YOUR JEWELRY STORE THE MILLIMETER WIDTH OF YOUR RING. WHEN WEARING WIDER THAN A 6MM WIDE RING, YOU USUALLY NEED TO BE SIZED WITH THE WIDE SIZING RING TO INSURE GETTING YOUR TRUE FINGER SIZE FOR A WIDE RING. MOST PEOPLE NEED A LITTLE LARGER SIZE ( 1/4 OR 1/2 SIZE) WHEN WEARING A WIDE RING. THE NARROW RING SIZER WILL CAUSE YOUR WIDE RING TO FIT TOO SMALL.
USING PAPER, STRING, PLASTIC OR CARDBOARD SIZERS ARE USUALLY NOT AN ACCURATE METHOD TO SIZE YOUR FINGER. THEY ARE EITHER TO NARROW FOR ALL RING WIDTHS AND THEY ARE FLEXIBLE, NOT RIDGED LIKE METALS. PLASTIC SIZERS ARE JUST NOT USUALLY MADE AS ACCURATE AS THE STANDARD METAL JEWELER'S RING SIZERS.
RINGS THAT DO NOT COME IN MULTIPLE SIZES ON OUR SITE, WE WILL SEND TO YOU, FOR YOU TO HAVE SIZED AT A LOCAL JEWELER. SO MANY PEOPLE SEND US THE WRONG FINGER SIZE. THIS CAUSES US EXTRA EXPENSE WHICH EVENTUALLY HAS TO BE PASSED ON TO OUR CUSTOMERS BY RAISING PRICES. WE DO NOT WANT TO RAISE OUR PRICES, SO WE HAVE A NEW POLICY. WE WILL SEND THE RING TO YOU FIRST. IF YOU LOVE IT AND CHOOSE TO KEEP IT, THEN HAVE A LOCAL JEWELER SIZE IT FOR YOU. REMEMBER ANY RING ALTERATION, SUCH AS SIZING OR ANY OTHER CHANGES ARE NOT RETURNABLE. WE DO OFFER SEVERAL DIFFERENT FINGER SIZES FOR MANY OF OUR RINGS. SEVERAL OF OUR RINGS ALSO HAVE A "SPECIAL ORDER" OPTION FOR EVEN MORE SIZES. SPECIAL ORDERS DO NOT COST EXTRA. THEY MAY TAKE UP TO 10 DAYS TO BE FINISHED FOR YOU. "SPECIAL ORDERS" ARE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. THEY ARE NOT RETURNABLE.
WHEN ORDERING WHITE DURA TUNGSTEN BANDS YOU NEED TO CHOOSE A 1/2 SIZE SMALLER THAN YOUR
NORMAL FINGER SIZE. REMEMBER IF THE BAND IS WIDER THAN 6MM, YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR FINGER SIZED AT A LOCAL JEWELER USING THE WIDE BAND SIZER, NOT THE NARROW ONE.
CONTEMPORARY METALS, SUCH AS TUNGSTEN, WHITE DURA TUNGSTEN, COBALT, STAINLESS STEEL, AND TITANIUM CAN NOT BE SIZED. THE METAL IS TOO HARD. HOWEVER THESE METALS ARE NON-ALLERGIC AND EXTREMELY DURABLE.
DO YOU CHARGE FOR RETURNS? NOTICE THAT ON OTHER SITES, PRODUCTS SELL FOR A MUCH HIGHER PRICE. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO EXCHANGE OR ACCEPT RETURNS. WE PRICE OUR ITEMS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. WE DO NOT ADD TO THE PRICE TO COVER RETURNS. WE DO NOT CHARGE WHEN AN ITEM IS TIMELY RETURNED WITHIN THE 10 DAY RETURN PERIOD.