Costume jewels are the perfect gift nowadays to show someone how much you care. In the past they were widely popular too, but only rich people afforded to own them. They are still very expensive, but investing in a piece of jewel sometimes means starting a new tradition in the family. Passing it from one family member to another is something very appreciated especially in large families. The bad thing about old jewels is that they tend to lose their initial shine even though their value increases with time. However, there are many solutions to clean them so that they can shine as when they were new.
How to clean costume jewels at home?
Believe it or not this is the easiest way. It costs very little and can be done even by those who are not professionals. This cleaning technique applies only to costume jewelry that does not have stones glued directly to the metal because during the procedure they might fall. You will need to do this in a place well it. For the cleaning use warm water, liquid soap, a mild toothbrush and a dish. For the drying part use a clean cloth or paper 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.
There is another solution to clean costume jewels, but it involves purchasing special substances and accessories from a jewelry shop. These substances are very effective especially in the case of delicate jewels. If you do not want to invest in them or simply do not want to do this at home you can take the piece of jewel to a jeweler. This way you can be sure it will be cleaned professionally and you can avoid damaging it. So, in the end it is your decision which way you choose.
How to clean costume jewels at home?
Believe it or not this is the easiest way. It costs very little and can be done even by those who are not professionals. This cleaning technique applies only to costume jewelry that does not have stones glued directly to the metal because during the procedure they might fall. You will need to do this in a place well it. For the cleaning use warm water, liquid soap, a mild toothbrush and a dish. For the drying part use a clean cloth or paper 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.
There is another solution to clean costume jewels, but it involves purchasing special substances and accessories from a jewelry shop. These substances are very effective especially in the case of delicate jewels. If you do not want to invest in them or simply do not want to do this at home you can take the piece of jewel to a jeweler. This way you can be sure it will be cleaned professionally and you can avoid damaging it. So, in the end it is your decision which way you choose.
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