Gold Jewelry FAQs
How do I clean and care for gold jewelry?
Most gold is tarnish resistant but it still can collect dirt and grime and become smudged. Lotions, powers, soaps and even oils can coat your jewelry and will dull their shine. Jewelry cleaning removes any such build-up or residue and restores the original sparkle and shine to make your precious jewelries last a lifetime. While there are many products you can purchase on the market to clean your jewelry often times a water solution mixed with a mild detergent will restore your jewelry’s radiance. A soft brush will help remove debris and clean the small groves and corners of your gold. It can also be beneficial to soak your gold in an ammonia and water solution for up to a minute to restore brilliance.
How do I clean and care for silver jewelry?
Depending on how long silver is left unattended, the tarnish of the jewelry will darken until the silver becomes quite black. This layer can be gently removed by rubbing with a soft cloth. To avoid this happening there are many precautions one can take. Storage of your jewelry is extremely important. The best way to store silver is to wrap it in an anti tarnish tissue that can be purchased at most local jewelers. Additionally, if worn often, you will need to clean you silver on a regular basis with a water and ammonia solution. You can also gently clean your silver by rubbing it gently with a jewelry cloth, which can also be purchased at any jeweler. This will remove faint traces of tarnish and if done regularly should keep them sparkling clean for years to come.
Where can I store my jewelry when I’m not wearing it?
The best place to store your un-used jewelry is in a jewelry box. There are many types of jewelry boxes available so you are bound to find one that fits your needs. Jewelry boxes provide a place for you to store all of your finest jewelry pieces from rings to earrings and even necklaces. Additionally they help you to not misplace or lose your jewelry when you are not wearing it.