الخميس، 13 يونيو 2013

The Proper Way Of Taking Good Care Of Copper And Sterling Silver Jewelry

By Margarita Joseph


It is not unusual for people to have some things that they have collected in the past. A good example of these collectibles are copper and sterling silver jewelry. There is no doubt that the girls are the ones who love to collect such items. Meanwhile, if you also have these things at home, then learning their proper maintenance is needed.

The first one that you will learn is to take care of ones made form sterling. For those who do not know, sterling is a metal that is considered beautiful and has been known as a long lasting one. For you to prevent it from tarnishing, you need to follow some easy tips. Start by keeping them in a place that is cool and dry.

While you are at it, make sure that you will store them in a zip lock plastic bags that are airtight when you are not using them. This is because silver can actually tarnish easily when it is being exposed to air. At the same time, you will also able to prevent your jewelry pieces from any kind of scratches.

When they are doing something, some owners seem to forget the fact that they are wearing some jewelry. They should refrain from doing so especially when they go swimming or when they take a shower. Removing them is a must if they are also going to engage in other activities such as making use of certain product containing some components.

The components are composed of alcohol, turpentine, bleach along with ammonia. This is due to the fact that the components have the high chance of ruining the metal alloys. When that happens, there is a high chance of damaging the pieces making them look really dull and repairs might be required.

Experts have also claimed that you need to use a polishing cloth that is intentionally made for cleaning jewelry items. This special cloth has been made with some chemicals that are made for cleaning. You will also not feel guilty about buying it since it can actually last for so long. When you will use it, it will provide shine to your pieces.

It is not that hard to figure out where to find these cloths because there are several supermarkets as well as department stores that sell them. Meanwhile, it is also good for you to be aware of to cleaning tips made for copper and brass pieces. You may start by buying some special cleaners that you may use.

It is important for you to take note if there are stones in the piece that cannot withstand the chemical that you are going to use for the cleaning process. If you do not want to spend too much, then you can proceed to your kitchen and get a bottle of Worcestershire sauce. You may not know it, but this sauce is perfect when it comes to cleaning jewelry.

However, you must only use this sauce for copper and sterling silver jewelry. Do not apply them if the pieces have some pearls and gemstones on them. This is because it might affect and damage those precious stones.




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