الأحد، 24 نوفمبر 2013

How To Clean Rhinestone Jewelry And Restore Its Luster

By Susan Dawson


It is greatly important to take good care of your rhinestone jewelry if it is going to maintain its glow for long. Due to frequent use, ornaments collect a lot of dirt from dust, sweat, cosmetics and other particles that will cause smudge and grime build up. Such dirt will cause the ornament to appear dull and very uncomfortable to adorn in. For one to continue enjoying their precious item, they have to look for effective, simple and safe ways of restoring its luster.

If cleaning vintage jewels, it is necessary to find out some background information about the piece. This will enable you adopt the best cleaning procedure for the ornament. Besides, getting the history of ornaments is helpful especially if you want to look for replacement stones. For best results, consider leaving any technical procedures like soldering to trained professionals.

Begin by inspecting the piece carefully using a magnifying glass. This helps you determine how much dirt you will be dealing with. In addition, check for broken or loose pieces and decide whether to fix them first. You will have to note any loose areas and wash these keenly to avoid causing more damages.

Scrub off any debris, dust and other dirt from your piece using an old make up brush. If you use a good brush, you will effectively reach into the crevices, prongs and clasps thus removing any trapped particles. If you are cleaning delicate ornaments, choose a cotton swab instead of a toothbrush. This is because brush bristles can easily scratch your delicate stones.

Any dirt that is adamant after the first cycle of brushing will require use of a glass surface cleaner or mild soap solution. Such should be able to remove any stains remaining on the pieces. Spray the glass surface on the ornament or dip your brush into the soap solution and start scrubbing. Avoid using a lot of water on the rhinestones as this can dissolve the glue used for sticking the stones.

You can remove dirt from your swab on a clean piece of fabric or squeeze it using your hands. Dip into the soap solution again, and remove the excess water. Continue rubbing the stones and other edges using the damp cotton swab or brush for some time. After repeating the process severally, you should notice gleam coming back on your previously dull ornaments.

Have a jewel polishing liquid with you during this process. It is vital to ensure that the polish you use is suitable for the type of jewel you have. Put a small amount of the jewelry polish on a soft cloth and rub against the stones. Make sure to dry the jewels before storage. You should have separate packaging for each piece as putting them together may result to abrasion.

Using the given tips on rhinestone jewelry cleaning, one should have no worries about their valuable items deteriorating in appearance. It takes a few minutes to clean your ornaments and restore the original sparkle on them. Of importance is to clean them regularly to avoid storing them dirt for long. Keeping them dirt can result to damages that are hard to recover.




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