Ways to Take Care of Your Jewelry

Diamond stud earrings or sterling silver earrings, every single piece of jewelry needs utmost care to go with you for years. So, if you want them to be with you till your last breath, take care of them in the proper manner.

Over the years, gold and silver jewelry has been one of the popular choices. No matter how many pieces of gold and silver jewelry you own in your jewelry box, both of them are timeless metals that never go out of fashion. But are you aware that if you want these metals to remain in good condition, you have to take care of them regularly? 

That means they need proper cleaning from time to time to look radiant and new. So, let's discuss some of the best practices you must follow to keep your gold and silver jewelry new.

Regular Cleaning Tips

If you have a habit of wearing your gold earrings or sterling silver earrings on a regular basis, then you will get exposed to skin oil, makeup, and many more things.  All these things will fade the jewelry. So, for the best results, ensure to follow the below tips: -

1. Soaking Jewelry is the Key

First of all, take any of the best cleaning solutions or make it at home by mixing lukewarm water and dish soap. After that, soak the gold and silver pieces of jewellery in this mixer for at least three hours.

Soaking jewellery will remove all the oils and other contaminants off the surface of the jewellery. When three hours are finished, take one soft brush and scrub the jewelry but make sure your touch is gentle.

2. Rub the Jewelry Pieces Gently

If you don't own a soft brush, you can also rub them gently with soft hands with your fingers or with the help of cotton swabs. When you finish scrubbing, rinse it with clean water.

3. Dry out the Jewelry

After rinsing the jewelry with clean water, make sure you dry every piece with a soft cloth and keep it under the fan to dry. Here remembers one thing: avoid using any tissue or paper towel to dry out the jewelry.

The reason being all these things can scratch the surface of the jewelry. 

4. Keep an Eye on the Damaged Jewelry

Sometimes while cleaning gemstone earrings, you may lose any of the stones or damage the piece. In this case, ensure you repair the piece as soon as possible, as even a small damage can further damage the jewelry. But ensure to take professional help.

5. Storing the Jewelry

Once you clean or wear the jewelry for the day, it's time to store it properly. So, for best results, use a good quality jewelry box to keep the jewelry. 

Moreover, if you don't have a jewelry box use those free phone screen clothes to wrap the jewelry individually.  Also, store every piece of jewelry separately. 

The Bottom Line

I hope all the above tips will help you to take care of your birthstone earrings or any other piece of jewelry. For more information and details, you can visit our website. 

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