cleaning jewelry
Care tips for your favorite jewelry
Proper care is particularly important to ensure that your jewelry does not lose its shine. The key to radiantly beautiful accessories lies in storage and regular cleaning. Often-worn jewelry loses its shine due to external influences and can tarnish - this is completely natural and not a sign of poor quality. We will show you how to clean your jewelry, give you tips on what is important for gentle care and how to protect the accessories from unsightly discoloration.
The best and easiest way to restore your favorite pieces to their former glory is to clean them regularly and visit the jeweler annually for a "deep cleaning." In order to remove everyday signs of wear and tear yourself, you first need to know the material your jewelry is made of. Cleaning varies depending on the piece of jewelry. Silver and gold jewelry, as well as pearls and gemstones, require very individual care and not every piece of jewelry can really tolerate the use of a cleaning agent. To ensure that your favorite pieces of jewelry shine in their former glory, we present you with the best tips for gentle care.
Proper jewelry care doesn't just start with polishing or cleaning, but also with storing it. If you store your jewelry properly, you will benefit from it in the long term and can enjoy the sparkle of your jewelry every day.
- It is best to store your jewelry in an airtight jewelry box lined with velvet or suede. Jewelry with a metal component will oxidize much less with the sulfur in the air and will not tarnish as quickly.
- If you have particularly delicate jewelry that scratches easily, such as silver, you should also wrap it in a small cotton cloth.
- You should not keep your jewelry in the bathroom. The humidity in the room will damage your jewelry and cause unsightly stains.
- You should definitely avoid direct sunlight on jewelry with gemstones. The UV light could change the strong colors of the stones.
- Whether earrings or necklaces - every piece of jewelry should have its own place to avoid scratches.
- Take off your jewelry when showering, going to the sauna, or exercising. You should also be careful when applying body lotion afterwards. Some ingredients attack alloys, glue, etc.
cleaning gold jewelry
How regularly you need to clean your gold jewelry depends on the gold alloy. The higher the gold content of your jewelry, the longer and more intensely it will shine. However, even gold jewelry will develop streaks after a certain amount of time. Gold has the great advantage that it is relatively easy to care for. Place your gold jewelry in a bowl of lukewarm water and add a little mild washing-up liquid. Then rinse the jewelry with clean water. A soft toothbrush will help you remove coarse dirt. Dry rings , necklaces , bracelets , earrings , etc. with a soft cloth. You can also give your jewelry a new shine using a microfiber polishing cloth.
cleaning silver jewelry
Silver is particularly susceptible to discoloration. Over time, it tarnishes and a black patina forms on the jewelry. It is therefore advisable to gently clean silver jewelry once a month. Light dirt can be removed with soapy water and a soft brush. Carefully move the piece of jewelry to be cleaned in circular movements, using little pressure, and then rinse it thoroughly with clean water. In addition to soapy water, you can also use special silver pastes that you apply to a microfiber cloth. Special silver cleaning cloths are also helpful. It is important that your jewelry is not treated with aggressive household cleaners or a scouring pad - even if it has a heavy patina or stains.
Cleaning stainless steel jewelry
Stainless steel is a robust material and particularly easy to clean. Start with a mild soap solution in which you place the stainless steel jewelry for a few minutes. Dry it - regardless of whether it has a smooth or brushed surface - with a soft microfiber cloth. This will prevent unsightly scratches on your jewelry. Simply remove coarse dirt with cotton wool. Jewelry made purely from precious metals, as is the case with stainless steel, can also be easily cleaned in an ultrasonic device.
Cleaning Pearl Jewelry
If you want to clean your pearl jewelry, you need to be careful. The natural surface is very sensitive. Always keep pearl necklaces, bracelets or earrings away from detergents or other chemical products. Use only water and a soft microfiber cloth to dry. To ensure perfect care for your jewelry, polish the pearls with a velvet cloth afterwards. For jewelry with glued elements, as is often the case with earrings, avoid using water that is too hot or cleaning with ultrasound.
Tip
Only put on your pearl jewelry after applying makeup. If cosmetic residue does occur, it can be removed with a slightly damp cloth. Also, do not wear pearl jewelry when doing housework or gardening. Humidity, heat and chemical substances attack the surface and leave unsightly stains.
cleaning gemstone jewelry
Gemstones sparkle beautifully - but over time a thin film of dirt can form on them. Instead of intense colors and a noble shine, they look dull. Since gemstones are very sensitive to chemical products, you should also avoid mild soaps. Only lukewarm water should be used for cleaning - please do not use water that is too hot. Gently remove the dirt and then dry the gemstone jewelry with a soft microfiber cloth. It is best to use an extra soft polishing cloth for polishing.
cleaning diamonds
Clean diamonds with lukewarm water, a mild soap and a very soft toothbrush. Rinse the diamond under running water and use a lint-free cloth to dry it. With a polishing cloth, the diamond will shine like new again. We also recommend that you have diamond jewelry professionally cleaned by a jeweler on a regular basis. This way, even deep-seated dirt in hard-to-reach places can be removed.