subject: Taking Care Of Silver Jewellery [print this page] Handmade silver jewellery will accessorize new life into that average outfit and make it special. It can effectively be mixed with other white metal jewellery, crystal beads, even copper or leather jewellery to add further dimension to your wardrobe. It can look best when paired with clothing that already has silver buttons or trim. Mixing with gold, pearls, or crystals can dress up an outfit.
Silver jewellery does not require special care other than to avoid harsh cleaning chemicals. Even if it is worn everyday, shampoo and soap build up can be buffed away with a soft cloth or the occasional dip in specialised cleaner. Do be careful not to bend, scratch or dent as repairs can be costly and in some cases cannot be repaired. When getting dressed it is best to put on after you have your sweater on, that way you will avoid snagging your precious pieces. Bent hoop earrings never really look the same again.
When traveling it is wise to wrap each piece in a bit of tissue, a scarf, or give each piece its own place in a traveling jewellery bag. This will make finding your silver jewellery easier when it is time to put it on. Chain necklaces can aviod being tangled if they are wrapped individually in tissue first. Plastic sandwich or snack bags work great to help pieces seperated too!
Finding your silver jewellery at home can be easier if you hang it on a jewellery tree. Actually this can decorate your dresser beautifully as light twinkles on the pieces you have displayed. Many times when it is put away, out of sight, we forget we have it and it is worn less frequently. You have heard the saying, out of sight is out of mind. They shoud not be stored hung on a garment hanger with other clothes in your closet as this can damage the surrounding clothes and or damage the jewellery. If the silver jewellery got lost in the closet, it could be like finding a needle in a hay stack.
