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Simple Ways for You to Care for Your Jewelry

There is no need to take your jewelry to a professional cleaner

After weeks of wear, your jewelry is likely to get dull. When you pull out your gold diamond earrings, you will notice that they do not look their best. They may have picked, oil and hair from you and thus the stones have lost their luster.

Most people assume that they need to take them to a professional cleaner. The truth is, there are numerous products you can use to clean them at the comfort of your home.

However, if the grime is intense and will not come out after you have used the products on this list, you may require professional help. Here are some simple tips that will make it easier for you to care for your earrings.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

If you are going to engage in an activity that could make your diamonds dirty, remove them. Such activities may include gardening, any sports, washing dishes, or going to the beach.

You must also ensure that once your diamonds are off, they are stored in a soft pouch. This will not only protect them from damage, but it will also ensure they are not easily misplaced. The pooch should also have sections so that they are not in contact with each other since they may scratch each other.

It is also easy for you to want to stay neat and beautiful when working, but if you are always in contact with chlorine bleach, you may want to keep your earrings in the pooch. This is because chlorine can cause irreparable damage to gold or diamond jewelry.

Besides, it is crucial that you avoid touching the jewelry regardless of how much you want them noticed. These quickly pick up oils from the body and hair and get dull.

Clean Them Regularly

Cleaning your jewelry is not such a tough thing to do. However, when doing so, make sure you use mild cleaning tools.

Choose a Good Jewelry Cleaning Kit

When it comes to cleaning, you may have to buy these cleaning kits that have solutions mixed perfectly for jewelry. If you are uncertain about other ingredients, this is the safest method for you. It guarantees you that the solutions will not harm your diamonds.

Here, all you need to do is pour the solution in a bowl and soak the earrings in the solution overnight. Rinse them in the morning with warm water and dry polish with a lint free, dry cloth.

Using Items Found At Home

If you do not have the jewelry cleaning solution, don’t fret. You can use the items you have at home. For instance, regular dishwashing soap is excellent for removing oils and dirty from all types of jewelry.

Mix, in a ratio of 1:1, warm water and mild dish soap. Stir with your finger until it produces bubbles. This soap should not have any dye or perfume as those could cause damage. Soak them for four minutes until the oil loosens. Use a soft brush to brush the diamond.

Soak it for another two minutes and place it in clear water and rinse. Pat them dry with a paper towel. If your dish soap is not mild, you can spray the bush with Windex, club soda, ammonia or vodka and clean the earrings.

Insure Them

Other than cleaning, you need to ensure that your expensive jewelry is safe. A great way to do that is by insuring them against loss or theft.

With proper research, you will find a policy that will give you maximum protection and a reasonable amount of payouts.

Final Word

Your gold diamond earrings are stunning when clean and well cared for. They could serve you for years and still look as if they are brand new.

Keep cleaning them and have them regularly inspected to prove their worth. They should be well protected in a soft-sided box for maximum protection and longevity.


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