Are you tired of seeing that tarnished pair of earrings in your jewelry collection? Have you noticed that your favorite necklace is looking a little dingy? It’s important to consider how you are currently caring for them and maybe implement some new approaches to jewelry care into your routine.
Continue reading to discover some new ways to care for jewelry with these handy maintenance tips.
Take Preventative Measures
Tarnish happens when a number of environmental factors cause discoloration on the surface of the jewelry. The sulfur in the air, the PH balance of your skin, and even the place where you live can cause your favorite jewelry to lose its shine. Here are a few things that you can do to prevent your jewelry from tarnishing in the first place.
Don’t wear your jewelry when you will be participating in any activity involving sweat or water. Make sure you take them off when you are using perfumes, lotions, and hairsprays. Don’t let it sit in the sun for too long because that can cause the jewels to fade. You will also want to make sure it doesn’t come into contact with moisture as it causes jewelry to tarnish.
Try to rotate your jewelry. If you wear an item of jewelry too much, it will wear down faster. Make sure to give it a break every now and then.
When you store your jewelry, make sure it is in a dark, dry place. You can even store it in a Ziploc bag in a pinch. It will keep all of the moisture and air out. Make sure that your jewelry box is lined with velvet or some sort of fabric so that the wood won’t ruin your jewelry.
Separate Different Metal Types
Don’t mix your different types of jewelry. Precious metals like gold and silver are very fragile and wouldn’t work very well as jewelry until they are mixed with other alloys.
So even though there are mixed with other types of metal making it a little more durable, they are still easily nicked when they brush against each other. If all of your jewelry is stored together, it might make a world of difference to split them up by metal type.
Keep It Clean
There are many ways to clean your jewelry at home. Some jewelry can be cleaned by soaking it in a solution, while others simply need cleaning with a brush and some jewelry cleaner. Do a little research to make sure you choose the right method before starting so that you don’t accidentally ruin your jewelry.
When it comes to cleaning silver earrings and other delicate jewelry, you will find that there are natural cleaners that are not as harsh on the metal as others may be. Make sure to put it back in its dry, safe place when you aren’t wearing it.
Take Care of Jewelry and It Will Last Forever
When you take care of jewelry, you will find that you don’t have to have it cleaned as often and it will keep its shine. Keep these tips in mind and your jewelry will last forever.
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