Maintaining the Beauty of Silver Jewelry
We jewelry lovers are doubtlessly jewelry collectors and one among our collections is the sterling silver. As we all know sterling silver is not that so expensive compared to other kinds of jewelry despite the fact that it is just an alloy of silver containing 92.5% of silver and 7.5% of other metals but usually copper. But regardless with those sterling silvers composition, this metal can still fit any kind of looks; the only thing is it may not last longer. Wait... My words never stop there, because our silver jewelry can last a lifetime with a proper care and by following the right cleaning procedures. And at this moment Tiffany and Co paloma's x gold pendant jewelry , please allow me to share with you what I do in maintaining my silver jewelry.
First things first Tiffany and Co Elsa Peretti continuous Open Heart Necklace jewelry , where SHOULD your silver jewelry be stored? Some of you perhaps are just keeping it inside the jewelry box together with other jewelries. I must say that it is inappropriate. Please consider what are the DOs and DON'Ts in caring your silver jewelry.
DOs:
* In storing jewelry and to avoid from rubbing with each other that would lead to scratching, use cloths or bags that has a tarnish preventative.
* Store your silver jewelry in a cool and definitely in a dry place.
* Apply a thin coat to your jewelry. It is better if you will coat your pieces with Egyptian lacquer. Why need to do this? It is to maintain the luminescence or shining appearance of your silver jewelry as well as to prevent from premature tarnishing.
DON'Ts:
* Avoid from exposure to any light such as sunlight or even to the artificial light.
* Do not expose to chlorinated water or bleach.
* Leaving your silver jewelry in the air will make your jewelry lusterless in appearance.
I hope that these reminders will greatly help you. Now let us proceed to the proper cleaning of your silver jewelry. I have a question? What do you use in cleaning your jewelry?
We have different perspectives in cleaning our silver jewelry but why don't you try and see for yourself how effective and accurate these ways of cleaning is.
* Bleach has no place here. In cleaning your jewelry Tiffany and Co mom heart lock charm jewelry , never ever use bleach.
* Only use cleaner with low abrasion. Some might use toothpaste but I suggest that choose only that has a low abrasion. But if your jewelry has gemstones, I will not recommend the use of toothpaste for it has the tendency to scratch the surface due to its abrasive nature. And remember, never use toothpaste for soft stones.
* Our own fingerprints can be served as cleaner as well. With mild liquid soap in a half cup of water, the light grease or dirt will be surely removed.
* Use a silver polish if you want your jewelry look shiny.
* Regarding with the gemstones in your jewelry, there are gemstones that very delicate Tiffany and Co 1837 cuff silver jewelry , avoid contacting them from chemicals and even heat. These can dry and cause color changes in your gemstones.
That's all. Thank you for reading. Hope these ways of cleaning your silver jewelry and even the gemstones on it help you a lot.
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