How to Care for and Clean Your Jewelery

Your local jeweler is the best place to clean your jewelry. This may not always be possible. You notice that your jewelry lacks luster and shine on Saturday nights.

Schedule for Jewelry MaintenanceIt is simple to keep a checklist of all your jewelry, as most people keep it in one place, like a safe or jewelry box. One can easily let time pass without realizing that a piece of jewelry is missing. A simple checklist can be a good reminder. Fine jewelry should be taken to a jeweler for routine inspections of prongs and closures. Metal fatigue and erosion can occur when jewelry is worn frequently comes into contact with rough surfaces.

Jewelry Erosion
When precious metals, such as gold, rub against each other or other surfaces, “Erosion” occurs. The soft precious metals slowly erode as they rub against stone, counter tops, and mineral surfaces. Before an item breaks or is lost, your jeweler will advise you on the repairs that are needed. This preventive measure will prolong the life expectancy of your precious jewelry.

Jewelry Metal Fatigue
Metal fatigue is when metal is subject to constant knocking and bending. This is best understood by visualizing a coat hanger being bent backwards and forth until it breaks. Metal fatigue is caused by the impact of hitting a ring, bracelet or necklace on a doorknob, or the constant depressing of spring clasps on jewelry latches.

Professional jewelry maintenance
A professional jeweler should inspect everyday jewelry such as tennis bracelets and engagement rings every six months. For jewelry worn less often, a professional jeweler should inspect it annually. A professional jeweler will examine prongs and clasps for wear. The jeweler will inspect your prongs for loose stones, repair or replace damaged areas, and tighten them.

Professional jewelry cleaning
While you wait, most jewelers will polish and clean your jewelry. More skilled jewelers can machine polish your jewelry using several different compounds to restore its original luster. You may be able to have your white gold rhodium-plated. Your jewelry will be cleaned by ultrasonically or steam cleaned by more experienced jewelers. To avoid damaging precious jewelry, your jeweler should be familiar with the properties of delicate materials, such as gemstones and patinas.

Cleaning of home jewelry
You will need to understand the material of your jewelry before you can clean it at home.

Jewelry cleaning is a no-no
Cleaning many materials at home is not recommended. Here are some examples of jewelry that you should not clean at home.

  1. You should never expose organic stones, such as pearls, ivory, bone and coral, to detergents, nor soak in liquids. These jewelry materials are often used in everyday life and can absorb fluids, which could cause permanent damage or staining.
  2. You should never touch antique or rare jewelry at home. Some rare jewelry can be damaged by cleaning and polishing.
  3. A non-professional should not polish or clean coins.
  4. Some gemstones have natural oils or are treated with them. These natural oils can be affected by detergents. Some stones can absorb detergents and moisture because they are porous. These gems should be avoided: Emerald. Opal. Turquoise. Lapis Lazuli. All organic stones and materials that are listed above.
  5. Exposure to chemicals can cause serious health problems. Chlor-based cleaners can cause jewelry to be completely dissolved. The solders used in jewelry making can also be affected by constant chlorine exposure. A tiny amount of mercury left over from a broken thermometer could attract gold and turn it white. It has been proven that this can render valuable jewelry boxes useless. It is best to avoid any household corrosive products containing acids, chemicals, or chemicals that you are not supposed to be exposed to.
  6. Abrasive chemicals can cause the plating to wear when you polish plated metals. Many pieces of costume jewelry are made with micron plating solutions. Abrasive chemicals can cause damage to the underlying metals. The base metals can become tarnished or change in color as they are exposed.
  7. Ultrasonic cleaners should be used with caution. Ultrasonic cleaners work by using high frequency waves to remove makeup and dirt from jewelry. This involves vibration.

* Vibration can cause erosion when items rub against each other or against the side of an ultrasonic tanks.
* Vibration can also cause the release of epoxy and glue.
* Vibration can also cause damage to fragile materials like amber or enamel.
* Many novelty gems on the market today can be altered or removed by vibration.
* Stones with additives can be dislodged by vibration.

These tips will help you safely clean your jewelry once you’ve determined that it can be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner.

* Only use recommended ultrasonic cleaning products
* Make sure your items do not touch one another, the tank’s bottom or sides.
* Never leave jewelry in the ultrasonic cleaner unattended for prolonged periods.

Proper Jewelry Cleaning at home
Once you are clear about what to watch out for, let us look at the many ways you can take care of your jewelry to make it shine. Cleaning your jewelry regularly is the best way to make sure it looks great. It’s much easier to remove a very thin layer of makeup, hairspray, or lotion than it is to clean your jewelry for a longer period. It is easier to clean jewelry if you do it more often.

Polishing precious metals
A jewelers rouge cloth, or velvet cloth, can be used to brighten jewelry. These cloths are made with mild polishing chemicals and can be used to brighten jewelry. Although the polishing compounds on these cloths aren’t abrasive enough not to cause damage to your metal or stones, vigorous rub against silver or gold will give them a nice shine. You can clean your jewelry after polishing it. When you’re done polishing your jewelry, be sure to place the jeweler’s cloth into a dust-free container like a poly bag. This will keep the cloth from picking-up foreign matter and grit that could cause scratches on your items.

Cleaning Platinum and Gold Diamonds
Platinum, gold, diamonds and ruby.You can clean durable stones that aren’t listed in the “Don’ts” section. Mix 1/2 Windex with 1/2 warm water. You don’t need to make a large batch, a cup of warm water is enough. Ventilate the area. To loosen the buildup, soak the items in warm water for as long as you can. Simply take the items out and scrub them with a soft toothbrush. Make sure to gently press the bristles between the prongs, and into the creases of jewelry. Repeat the process if the residue remains. To avoid skin irritation, rinse jewelry well and dry it thoroughly. To avoid water spots, some people prefer to dry the stones from the underside using canned air. It is important to remember that jewelry cleaning should be done more often than usual.

Ultrasonic cleaners for jewelry
Ultrasonic cleaners can be very aggressive so it is important to carefully read the warnings. However, being aggressive is not necessarily a bad thing. If you follow the rules, however, it can be beneficial. Only use ultrasonic cleaners that are intended for home use. Make sure to read all instructions. You should only use the ultrasonic jewelry cleaner solutions. However, smaller units can be cleaned with half of Windex and half warm water. Ventilate the space.

Cleaning pearls and other organic jewelry
The organic materials coral, ivory and bone can absorb chemicals and moisture. This is why you should remove all makeup and hairspray before you put on pearls. When you take off your pearls, it is a good idea to clean them with a soft, moist cloth. To avoid staining or rotting the string, don’t wet pearls and beads.* Never use detergents or chemicals to clean pearls

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