Tips for Cleaning Jewelry by Origami Owl
Published on September 1 2014
It could be you have just bought an appealing piece of origami owl jewelry® to be worn on a regular basis. Naturally, you wish the piece is going to withstand the test of time and maintain its appealing glow. What many people don’t seem to understand is that once they buy a new piece of jewelry, it is up to them to ensure that they piece remains in the same condition that they bought it. This is supposed to be done by taking the necessary maintenance steps.
If you are looking forward to enjoying wearing a particular piece of jewelry for a long time, below are the maintenance tips you should consider in order to accomplish this.
Make sure you remove your jewelry before taking a bath. Many people have a tendency of taking baths and showers while still wearing their jewelry. This is especially common for rings and necklaces. The introduction of moisture to some kinds of jewelry, especially for precious stones. This is because moisture acts as a trap for dust and dirt. It is also advisable to avoid exposing the jewelry to high temperatures such as in a sauna. This is because there are certain types of jewelry that do not react well to sudden changes in temperature such as pearls.
Cleaning your jewelry is also another way to make sure that your pieces retain their appealing look. For jewelry with precious stones, a mixture of water and cleaning powder works wonders in removing stubborn stains. However, if your jewelry comprises of soft stones, then it is advisable to use a more gentle soap so as not to have any reaction to the stone. For hard stones such as diamond and sapphires, you can brush of the dirt using an exceptional brush and distilled water. Gold and silver metals can be cleaned using soap and water. Always avoid using bleach agents becomes some of them contain chemicals that may react with the gold or silver.
If you are unsure of the chemical composition of the cleaning agent, you should apply it first to a very small part of your jewelry so as to see if it has any effects on the jewelry. Make sure to give it time to see if there will be any sort of reaction. If there is no reaction then you can proceed in cleaning your jewelry. You can also seek advice from your jewelry dealer on what some of the best jewelry cleaning soaps and detergents.
When brushing of dirt, it is advisable to do so in a gentle manner to avoid causing any damage to the jewelry. A lot of people tend to do more harm than good by roughly brushing their jewelry until they cause damage. Finally, once you’re done with the cleaning process, ensure that the jewelry is completely dry before placing it in its case. Failure to do so may have undesirable effects on the piece.
If you adhere to the advice provided in this article, your jewelry will always retain its appeal for a long time.
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