I just think Spring is studded with
great adornments, from fine to cheap
fashion jewelry. I believe the weather helped many women to
show off their pieces confidently. One a fashionista friend of mine,
Phoebe, sent me some photos of hers wearing those big and bold
necklaces, and they were fabulous, I think. As a great friend of
hers, I asked her how she has able to store her pieces of retail
fashion jewelry without damaging.
She responded with an
essay-length message. And, I think I have to spread the special
jewelry cleaning tips of hers to you gals.
Cleaning is vital
Before storing your beloved
pieces, cleaning them is always a prerequisite. When cleaning, do
away with hard and strong soap. Some pieces, especially, cheap
costume jewelry can be easily damaged when soaked
in water with strong solutions. One great way to clean any fashion
jewelry is to use a mild ,
non-detergent soap soaked in hot water. But do not soak them over
night. An hour or two is enough. Use toothbrush or make up brush and
a clean white cloth to remove dirt from the pieces.
Know
the difference between hard and soft gemstones
Phoebe
explains that it is important to know the kind of jewelry you are
dealing with. Not all jewelry can be cleaned the same way. Soft
stones need gentler care. Phoebe added that when it comes to cleaning
the types of jewelry, there are hard and soft stones.
Hard
gemstones include diamonds, sapphires and rubies. If they are really
dirty, you can soak them overnight.
On the
other hand, opals, turquoise, pearls and corals belong to soft
gemstones. Use mild-soap, non-detergent soap and use soft brush to
remove the dirt.
Great
storage practices
Phoebe
revealed
that many people think that cleaning is the only prerequisite to
storing. But that is not the only one. She says that “after
cleaning your pieces of jewelry, carefully drying the pieces is also
significant.” So, always remember to dry your pieces thoroughly
after washing them. Otherwise, the water with soap will deteriorate
your jewelry.
You can use a pouch or a bag when storing your pieces. The important
thing to take note is the organization. Women tend to mix all pieces
together when storing, which only result to tangling and scratching.
Take note also of pearls and opals because they need air circulation
so they will not crack.
So,
that's basically it. Remember the tips above and keep it up, wearing
those fabulous jewelry of yours. It doesn't matter whether you have
fine or cheap
fashion jewelry.