Precious metal costume jewels are probably the most beautiful in the world. In the past only rich people could afford to buy them especially if they had precious stones. Now they are still very appreciated and passed on from one family member to another. However, as time goes by they tend to lose their initial shine because they can get dirty. They are more difficult to maintain and clean than regular ones but this is not impossible. You can do this either at home or have them cleaned professionally.
One of the easiest ways is by using products that can be found in any household. You should be careful because this technique has to be used only in the case of jewels with no stones or with stones well secured with claws. If the stones are glued they might fall. You will need warm water, a dish, some liquid soap, a mild toothbrush and clean towels.
The well-lit place is necessary because only this way you can spot every piece of dirt. If the dirt is not removed properly it is almost impossible to make the piece of jewelry shine like the first day you bought it. Keep this in mind especially if we are talking about very intricate designs. Hot water is not a very good option not only because it may cause you burns, but also because it might damage the porous stones. Remember to do this only if the stones are well secured with claws.
Mix the water and the soap in the dish and allow the jewel to sit in there for about half an hour. This is enough to degrease it. The next step is to rinse it with water and remove the impurities using the mild toothbrush. To be sure that the toothbrush is mild enough and doesn't scratch, use one for children. Do not work it too hard and keep rinsing the jewel. After you finish, dry it using the towel. It can be either a cloth or a paper towel. The important thing is to be clean.
How to clean costume jewels professionally?
There are special cleaning products that can be bought in jewelry shops or even in some supermarkets that remove the dirt professionally and restore the initial shine. These are a little bit more expensive than using the water and liquid soap, but they are worth it. If you think that this is too much trouble you could take your jewels to a professional place where a jeweler can take care of them. In some cases where the stones are too delicate this might be the only solution. So, don't take unnecessary risks when you know that the piece of jewel is too precious for you.
One of the easiest ways is by using products that can be found in any household. You should be careful because this technique has to be used only in the case of jewels with no stones or with stones well secured with claws. If the stones are glued they might fall. You will need warm water, a dish, some liquid soap, a mild toothbrush and clean towels.
The well-lit place is necessary because only this way you can spot every piece of dirt. If the dirt is not removed properly it is almost impossible to make the piece of jewelry shine like the first day you bought it. Keep this in mind especially if we are talking about very intricate designs. Hot water is not a very good option not only because it may cause you burns, but also because it might damage the porous stones. Remember to do this only if the stones are well secured with claws.
Mix the water and the soap in the dish and allow the jewel to sit in there for about half an hour. This is enough to degrease it. The next step is to rinse it with water and remove the impurities using the mild toothbrush. To be sure that the toothbrush is mild enough and doesn't scratch, use one for children. Do not work it too hard and keep rinsing the jewel. After you finish, dry it using the towel. It can be either a cloth or a paper towel. The important thing is to be clean.
How to clean costume jewels professionally?
There are special cleaning products that can be bought in jewelry shops or even in some supermarkets that remove the dirt professionally and restore the initial shine. These are a little bit more expensive than using the water and liquid soap, but they are worth it. If you think that this is too much trouble you could take your jewels to a professional place where a jeweler can take care of them. In some cases where the stones are too delicate this might be the only solution. So, don't take unnecessary risks when you know that the piece of jewel is too precious for you.
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