Everyone loves to unbox a dazzling new accessory. You impatiently cut through the tape and untie the satin bow shrouding your newest favorite possession. As you lift the lid, the light hits the resident ornament just right, resulting in a ravishing feast for the eyes. Eagerly you grasp the necklace, bracelet, or earrings and adorn your body with your latest find. You’ll proudly tout this piece as your latest wardrobe token whenever possible, until one day you mindlessly adjust it with less than clean fingers. In a split second, your precious jewelry goes from glimmering bright to dull and tainted. You hurriedly try and clean the smudge with your well-worn t-shirt, but to no avail. The smudge remains. Before you...
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