Taking care of your jewelry will help to ensure that it looks great now and years from now. Even jewelry heirlooms can look stunning and brand new if they are properly cleaning and taken care of.

Never use harsh chemicals on your jewelry unless it is specifically made for it. Maintenance is also vital since it will mean you need to clean much less often. Keep in mind that each piece of jewelry is unique due to its metals and gems, and therefore needs unique care.

Gold is one of the most common types of metal in jewelry. The easiest way to clean gold jewelry is to soak in a solution of water and dish soap for about 30 minutes. Once the 30 minutes is up gently scrub the gold with a toothbrush. If your gold jewelry also contains other metals or stones, be careful not to scratch them with the toothbrush. Also be aware
that gold can be harmed when subjected to chlorinated water, so be sure to take all jewelry off.

Silver is another common metal in jewelry, and as with gold it should be kept out of chlorinated water. If your silver is in good condition, you can easily clean it by running it under warm water and then drying. However, if your silver is tarnished, you will need a special cleaner that can be purchased at any grocery or jewelry store. Tarnish cleaner
comes in either a liquid solution or a paste. When using the paste, only use a cloth to clean the silver since a brush of any sort can scratch the surface of the silver.

Copper is another wonderful metal for jewelry. The original color can be restored/protected by copper polish or a quick dip in simple vinegar

Pearls will need to be cleaned very gently so that they aren't scratched. Use a soft cloth that has been dipped into a mild solution of dish soap and water. Make sure that you never soak your pearls in any solution since this can cause the string that is keeping the pearls together to become stretched and weak. When you're wearing your pearls make sure that any hairspray or makeup that you apply doesn't touch the pearls since they can become discolored.

There are other types of jewelry, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires that each requires gentle cleaning using a mild solution of dish soap and water. The most important thing that you need to remember is be gentle when you're cleaning any jewelry and that you avoid the use of abrasive cleansers.

If you do have some pieces of jewelry that are particularly hard to clean, this is the time to head to the jewelers. They may charge you a nominal fee, but it will be worth it to have your jewelry look as fabulous as the day you bought it.


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