Odds and Ends: How to Properly Care for Fine Jewelry

Odds and Ends: How to Properly Care for Fine Jewelry

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Bonus tip: Want to keep your finest jewelry in good condition for longer? Avoid while washing hands, while showering, while exercising, and while applying lotion wearing these pieces. Instead, store them as mentioned previously, then put them back!
First things first; it’s important to have a place to store each piece of jewelry. As a general rule, each piece should be kept in a temperature. Within that climate, each piece should be kept separate and in a container. Avoid allowing each other to touch, as they tarnish or can scratch every other. A great alternative is to store bracelets and rings in cushioned boxes in a clean and dry location. Hang necklaces individually to prevent tangling and scratching.

It’s important to use soap to clean your nicest jewelry. Invest from your favorite jeweler in a jewelry cleaner, or use an ingredient you probably already have in your home: gentle dish soap. . Then, put your pieces to dry to avoid moisture transferring back into your jewelry storage unit. This method will work for easy cleaning of all your nice jewelry, but certain pieces require care.

Published at Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:25:29 +0000

Photos: Jessi Burrone

How to Store:

How do you care for your fine jewelry?

• Silver: To reduce tarnishing on silver bits, go the homemade route by mixing three parts baking soda with one part water. This mixture will eliminate tarnish, so only use when necessary. Rinse with cool water, then rub or pat dry.
• Gold and Jewels: To clean your favorite gold pieces along with your most prized gems, use a method similar to the basic one listed above. Why use a beverage rather than plain water? According to research, the carbonation helps loosen the small debris that cause your stones to seem clogged or dirty.
• Pearls: Pearls are incredibly porous, so it’s simple for them to lose their attractiveness. To repair this issue, clean them with another gentle soap-and-water solution or shampoo. Be sure to put them flat to dry, as pearl strands tend to be prone to unwanted expansion when wet.

How to Clean:

As much as we love our fun and costume jewelry, we are also firm believers is building a collection of investment pieces to last you. Perhaps you treasure a family heirloom, your engagement ring, a well-loved keepsake or some other piece of valuable metal. Whatever it is, it’s essential to take care of high quality pieces and your fragile. Not sure how? No problem… This guide has got you (and your favorite stones) covered!
Share your best tips and tricks in the comments!

Source: CelebrityChefs