JEWELRY CARE

* To prevent metal costume jewelry from tarnishing, store a piece of white chalk with it.

* To avoid tangled necklaces, hang them from adhesive-backed plastic hooks on your dresser mirror or from a tie rack on the inside of the closet door.

* Make a necklace from fishing swivels. String them together with a satin cord, knotting the cord between each swivel.

* To clean nonplastic costume jewelry, immerse it in rubbing alcohol for five minutes. Then rinse in warm water and dry with a lint-free cloth. Soak rhinestone pieces in straight liquid detergent for 15 minutes; rinse in warm water and dry with a flannel cloth. Do the same for metal jewelry, but dilute the detergent with warm water.