Jewelry Cleaning

How do you keep your jewelry sparkling without taking them to the jewelers? Here are a few tips I use to keep my jewelry clean!

Pearls are a very high maintainance jewelry. Hairspray, perfume, and comsetics dull them exceedingly fast! To help prevent this, completely finish getting ready before putting on your pearls. Perspiration also harms pearls so it is important to wipe them with a soft cloth after every use! Store your pearls in a breathable protective  pouch to prevent them from getting scratched from your other jewelry.

Gold is the most common jewelry especially for wedding rings. Since you wear your wedding ring everyday it probably gets dirty fast. This method is easy and cheap! Soak your gold in hot water mixed with a small amount (about 15%) of dish soap and ammonia for about 20 minutes. (If your gold has any stones make sure they can withstand ammonia and soaking! Diamonds can be cleaned this way.) Take the ring out of the mixture and clean with a soft bristled toothbrush. Pay special attention to crevicis! Rinse in hot water. Make sure to get all the cleaning solution off to avoid soap residue. Buffer the gold with a soft cloth to prevent water spots.

Most jewelry you can simply buffer with a soft cloth to make it shine and prevent from hurting precious stones. Always research your stone before soaking or using a harsh chemical on it!