The Simple Way to Clean Your Jewellery
by Anita Hale
If you are a lover of jewellery then you will want to find out the ideal method to take care of it. This will help to make sure it remains as sparkly as the day it was purchased. Read on for some recommendations on the right way to maintain your rings, bracelets and necklaces.
Firstly, nearly all jewellery will be affected from wear and tear during its lifespan. Unfortunately it's an inescapable fact. Nevertheless you can markedly minimize this exposure by choosing wisely when to wear your jewellery. By way of example, never wear bracelets and rings to bed. This is because they could easily get marked as you toss and turn in your sleep. Also remember that perspiration can lead to discolouration of key metals. This is the number one reason why you ought to avoid wearing jewellery when playing sport. Various other agents you need to keep separate from your jewellery can be found in hairspray, nail polish remover and perfume. Avoid directly exposing your jewellery to these.
Oxidised metals have become steadily more used in jewellery design. This treatment creates a darkened effect on the metal which requires special attention to maintain. Chlorine is particularly bad for silver gold and oxidised metal. So never swim in your jewellery. Also beware of using silver polish on oxidised metal. This will damage the black effect of the oxidation. Silver polish should also never be used on pearls.
Oxidation generates tarnishing and staining in metal. Metals that have not been oxidised require their own special treatment to stop this from occurring. For instance, you can find harmful sulphur compounds in certain kinds of flooring, salad dressing and even cigarette smoke. These compounds can generate tarnishing and so you must try and reduce your jewellery coming into direct contact with them.
If your silver jewellery does get tarnished you can use silver polishing liquid to remove it. But don't use too much as it is very abrasive and can sometimes make the problem worse. For routine cleaning you can just use a polishing cloth for silver. And if you're trying to clean off dirt then nothing beats soapy water and a toothbrush. It might sound daft, but toothbrushes are excellent for cleaning little intricate pieces of jewellery.
To finish, it's worth mentioning that purer metals are far less scratch resistant due to their softness. For instance, high quality gold is very soft and prone to marking. Those that are less pure are mixed with a larger density of alloys. This consequently renders them harder and more solid. This is why you should never where mixed metals next to each other. It would be very easy for a cheap ring to scratch a lovely gold ring on the finger next to it.
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Title: The Simple Way to Clean Your Jewellery
Author: Anita Hale
Email: annie@zone1creative.co.uk
Keywords: jewellery cleaning,oxidised jewellery,jewellery care,jewelry cleaning,silver jewellery,charm bracelets,jewelry,fashion,advice,shopping
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Category: Hobbies
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