The perfect setting for all your prized gemstone jewelry is gold since it is so supple, reliable and durable. To increase the lifetime of any flattering piece of jewelry and it is necessary to keep your gold jewelry safe and clean. Care and protection of your fine jewelry deals fundamentally with the use of common sense and is well worth your time.
By following a few straightforward procedures you can lengthen the life of your precious metal jewelry with proper care. Your everyday jewelry will experience the majority of wear and tear. Therefore, taking off your jewelry before doing any type of vigorous activity and keeping your gold away from harmful chemicals is a wise decision and recommendable.
It is also a good idea to remove your gold jewelry before washing your hands or bathing will keep your jewelry from slipping off or becoming soiled by the various chemical ingredients in household cleaners. Using soap causes a layer of film to build up on gold jewelry that will cause it to appear discolored and cloudy. You should also avoid the use of chlorine while wearing your fine gold jewelry. You should know that when chlorine if used at high temperatures it is very harmful to gold and can damage it permanently by discoloring your jewelry. You should keep this in mind during housekeeping, and before entering a hot tub or swimming pool.
- Cleaning your Fine Gold Jewelry
It is highly recommended that you give your gold jewelry a good soft cleaning from time to time. You can clean your fine jewelry either by soaking it in cool or warm water with a few drops of ammonia and then using a carefully applied soft bristle brush, such as a child’s toothbrush. You can remove any grease by dipping your jewelry in any type of alcohol.
To avoid accidentally losing one of your gemstones or damaging your jewelry by falling you can place a soft bath cloth in the sink covering the drain when you clean or care for your jewelry over a bathroom or kitchen sink. Always rinse your jewelry with lukewarm water and then allow it to dry completely after cleaning it.
There are available commercial cleaners available to help eliminate tarnish. There are also various jewelry cleaners in containers that allow for dipping your jewelry or if suitable you may wish to purchase your own ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. You should always follow the directions of any type of in home jewelry cleaner. You will also find that a soft chamois cloth is an effective means of cleaning your jewelry and inexpensive means of keeping all your jewelry pieces immaculately radiant and beautiful.
If you are in doubt be sure to ask your jeweler for his or her recommendation of any of these types of jewelry cleaning products. Keep in mind however, that you should always seek the advice of your jeweler before cleaning any type of gold jewelry that may include colored gemstones, since various gemstones have specific cleaning procedures that offer the best results. In order to prevent any denting or scratching you should store you gold jewelry in a soft lined lint free jewelry box or jewelry bag. Inspect your jewelry on a regular basis for any type of loose gemstone settings or any other damage and then have it repaired professionally if the need arises.
© 2009 Sara Valor
