Every Jewelry is precious and should be treated as such. All jewelry, even the most precious, requires basic care. To keep your personalized jewelry looking lustrous and good new, here are a few simple instructions to keep in mind.
- Makeup first, then accessories
- If you’re cleaning, take it off
- Jewelry and pools don’t mix
- Rub a dub dub, no jewelry in the tub
- Be smart about safekeeping
Lotions, hairspray and some cosmetics have chemicals in it that can harm or tarnish your precious jewelry. To keep your jewelry piece looking its best, keep it out of harm’s way by putting it on after your do your makeup and hair.
Cleaning lotions have chemicals in it that can cause damage to jewelry, such as tarnishing.
Everyone loves a cool dip in the swimming pool on a hot summer day. But pools and jacuzzis are full of chlorine, which can discolor your jewelry if exposed too long. So play it safe: When you’re stripping down into your bathing suit, take your jewelry off, too.
Your soaps and shampoos may get you smelling fresh and squeaky clean, but they could do a number on your jewelry and cause a film to form over the metal, dulling the sheen and diminishing its gorgeous shine.
Properly storing your jewelry will do wonders for keeping it looking new. Keep your customized jewelry in a box where it won’t get tangled up with other items or dinged up from too much movement. A jewelry box with a soft felt lining is a great idea, but you can even line a simple shoebox with fabric to keep your items nestled and safe. Anti-tarnish strips are also a great investment to keep out oxidants than can tarnish and dull your pieces.