Some tips on how to clean your jewelry

Your fine & precious jewelry can easily become dull & dirty & it is important to take proper care to keep them sparkling & shiny.

Wrong methods of cleaning can cause damage to your jewelry items, so in this article we will look at some points on how to properly clean them to keep them shining all the time.

1. At the time of cleaning or showering it is important to take the jewelry off as a film could form on it & gradually it will attract dust, dirt & other contaminants.
2. Using a snub free 100% cotton cloth is advisable for cleaning the jewelry.
3. Many commercial cleaners are nowadays available but you should properly read the instructions before using them.
4. Do not clean with bleach! Bleach is an oxidizing agent which reacts with the metal & causes it to become brittle.
5. Some chemicals such as denatured alcohol, ammonia, chlorine bleach, acetone & turpentine are very harmful. These can pit the surface or make the jewelry dull.
6. Do not use toothpaste; the abrasives in it can easily damage the metal surface. Toothpaste also abrades the surface on softer stones such turquoise, lapis and amber.

By taking the following precautions you would be able to keep your loved jewelry sets in good condition for years to come.