subject: 5 Easy Ways For Cleaning Silver Jewelry [print this page] One of the most unattractive things about jewelry is when it no longer glows. When a piece looks old and worn, it's usually time to get rid of it. However, it's possible to bring the shine back to a piece by simply cleaning it. There is often dirt buildup on pieces, and will come off if you just clean it. One of the easiest and simplest to clean kind of jewelry is silver pieces. This article will give you some tips on how to clean silver, explain tarnishing, and what causes it.
There are no miracle tips on how to clean jewelry. It simply takes some solution and a cloth. For the cloth, it's important that you use 100% cotton or a flannel cloth. You definitely do not want to use anything rough that may scratch the piece. Most silver will hold an excess of makeup, dirt, soap scum, body oils, and dead skin. You can gently maneuver the cloth to wipe any of this off.
As for the solution, I recommend you go out and find special jewelry cleaner. Water will not do the trick. Dishwashing soap is a popular alternative, but not a very good one. It could cause adverse effects on the piece! Make sure you pick something that is designed to clean jewelry. You may want to use cheaper household alternatives, but nothing measures up to damaging the value of your jewelry!
Rather than go out to buy a special jewelry box, I want something that can store my jewelry on top of my dresser. I made my own by using a clean dry box to organize my jewelry. You can determine a suitable box by knowing how many pieces you have.
If there are additional metals or jewels on the piece, you may need additional cleaning supplies. If it's too much, I recommend having it professionally done. There is no substitute to a good job, seeing as jewelry is normally pretty high value. If you are working on a piece, make sure you are confident. You should start on something small before moving on to something you cannot afford to damage.
Crafting jewelry boxes from simple household items is quite creative. Some people even turn it into a hobby by making jewelry boxes from found items around the house. They customize the box to suit their needs by adding various decorative items to the box.
However, if you have an extensive collection of jewelry, making your own jewelry organizer may not be the best solution. Find something that is big enough to hold all your jewelry by choosing an attractive jewelry case. Find something that compliments your collection. For instance, I have a very large collection of charms and charm bracelets. Most of them are gold, so I use a gold jewelry case to keep with the theme.
Regardless of what you might use for jewelry storage, remember that it is fragile and it deserves the best of care. They get dirty quickly when you wear them. Make sure that you clean them regularly and store them properly and you will be able to enjoy wearing your jewelry pieces for many years to come.
