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Our accessories our made out of four type of materials. Most of them are long lasting However, the length of time can be much shorter or longer depending on whether or not you decide to properly maintain your jewelry collection.
Alloy - Aluminum alloys may tarnish but it does its work as a statement piece.
18k and 24k gold-plated
- Tarnish free but not shower free, It won't tarnish since its coated with gold but the base material is not pure gold. On average, gold plated jewelry can last about two years before the gold plating begins to tarnish and wear down.
925 sterling silver
- Made up of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, 925 sterling silver is one of the most popular materials for jewelry making thanks to its durability. Unlike pure silver, which is too soft to work with, sterling silver is harder, making the metal perfect for more intricate and complex jewelry designs.
Stainless/Titanium steel
- The best material! Shower-free and Hypoallergenic and will last longer than 3 years with proper care.
3. Toothpaste
Best for: Dull gems
What to do: Mix a little toothpaste with some warm water and scrub the grime off your dull gems. Rinse and dry well.
4. Baking Soda
Best for: Heavy tarnish on silver
What to do: Mix three parts of baking soda to one part water. Dampen the silver and apply the paste onto the jewelry. Rinse and dry immediately. Remember that soaking silver can speed up the tarnishing rather than prevent/remove it.
6. White Vinegar
Best for: Gold jewelry without any gems or stones
What to do: Cover the item with a light dusting of baking soda, pour a little vinegar and rinse under running water. Dry it immediately with a soft cloth once done.
Best for: Pure silver
What to do: Mix half a cup of white vinegar with two tablespoons of baking soda and soak your silvers for about an hour. Rinse and buff dry.
7. TRANSPARENT NAIL POLISH
Best for: Keeping the jewelry shiny and no dents
What to do: Cover your the whole part of jewelry with transparent nail polish and let it dry before use.
This post is by Steph Sison of Preview. Check out the original post here.
Jewelry are great pieces of investment, therefore we must learn how to take care of them properly. But you don't need chemical-based cleaning solutions to keep your baubles in tip-top shape. Below, we list six items you readily have at home that will do the job well. Scroll down and read on!
1. Dish Detergent
Best for: Gold clogged with everyday dirt
What to do: Get a bowl and soak your gold jewelry in a mixture of club soda and a few drops of mild dish detergent. Swirl them around to loosen up the gunk. Fish out each jewelry and go over the crevices with a soft brush. Once finished, rinse them under running water and dry with a soft cloth.
2. Soap and water
Best for: Dull or filmy silver
What to do: Mix a few drops of a mild soap with warm water. Dip a soft cloth into the solution and rub the jewelry. Rinse with cold water and wipe it with cloth.
Best for: Costume jewelry
What to do: If the stones are glued, it's best to just dab and wipe off the dirt and grime with a cloth soaked in a bubbly solution and rinse by wiping a dampened cloth in water. Pat dry and lay them upside down so the moisture won't reach the glued setting.
Best for: Pearls and porous stones
What to do: Dip a clean, small makeup brush into the solution and go over each pearl. Quickly rinse the pearls with a slightly damp cloth and lay it flat to fully dry.