Little secrets of sparkling jewelry:
When I look at my diamond, the top looks shiny and brilliant, but the sides are a little dirty. Like any expensive diamond ring that costs quite a bit, it comes with a warranty that includes regular cleaning. So I used it once. I went straight to the diamond exchange, waited in line, took pictures, asked for ID and a very long story to write here.
A black opal direct expert in jewelry told me the secret, you don't need to run to the store to clean a sparkling and shiny ring - you can do it yourself at home.
Unlike silver, gold does not tarnish and tarnish over time. However, gold can still accumulate impurities with daily use. To restore the luster of expensive diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces and other gold jewelry, you can do the following:
1-Cleaning Opal and Diamond Ring with soap:
Pour a few drops of dishwashing liquid into a bowl or cup of warm (not boiling) water and stir gently. Regular tap water will work, but you can use soda water for better results. Do not use boiling water, especially if the jewelry contains precious stones and quarries, such as opal stones, which can crack due to rapid and extreme temperature changes.
Soak the gold jewelry in the solution for about 15 minutes. During soaking, hot water and soap will find their way into cracks and crevices and remove dirt that is difficult to remove by hand.
Remove the Opal Gemstone and gently brush it with a toothbrush. Scrub each piece individually, paying special attention to hidden corners where dirt may be hiding. Use a very soft brush - the softer the better. Hard bristles can scratch the surface of the jewelry. If the piece of jewelry is gold-plated (as opposed to pure gold), particularly hard bristles can even completely remove the gold layer. Special brushes designed for this purpose are best, but most soft, squishy brushes (such as eyebrow brushes) will work.
Then wash each piece with warm running water. Additional washing with running water will help remove dirt that was not caught on the brush. Again, make sure the water is not too hot. If washing jewelry is done in the sink, make sure you put something down to block the drain. That way, you won't accidentally lose your jewelry if it slips out of your hands. Alternatively, you can wash the jewelry in a colander.
Finally, dry the jewelry with a soft cloth and let it air dry on a towel before wearing it again. If the jewelry is still wet, it creates a moisture trap on the skin, which can lead to irritation.
2- Cleaning jewelry with toothpaste:
Mix a small amount of toothpaste with water (for every inch of toothpaste in a bowl or palm, mix a tablespoon or two of water to make a paste). Toothpaste is good at removing dirt that has built up on gold jewelry without scratching it. This method of cleaning does not wear down the jewelry and can therefore be used frequently, for quick cleaning or when other cleaning agents are not available.
Gently rub in the toothpaste mixture with a soft-bristled brush. If there are scratches on the jewelry, it is probably caused by the toothbrush and not the ointment. Use the softest brush possible. Alternatively, you can simply apply toothpaste without diluting with water. But this method can be more difficult to clean small cracks in jewelry.
Finally, wash the jewelry thoroughly to remove accumulated dirt.
3- Using boiling water:
As mentioned earlier, one needs to know when cleaning in boiling water is appropriate. Pure gold can be boiled without any problems. However, cooking delicate gemstones (such as enhanced clarity diamonds, opals, pearls, corals, and clear stones) can crack and destroy them. Especially if the jewelry has a low temperature before boiling. Boiling is also not good for jewelry with glued gems, as it can loosen the glue. If the goal is to clean solid gold jewelry or gold jewelry with "strong" gemstones (like diamonds, not high clarity diamonds), cleaning with boiling water is an excellent choice.
It is not necessary to boil a lot of water to "drown" all the jewelry. You can cook them in a small gas pot or other utensils that won't be damaged by water (eg mug, pyrex dish or metal). It is important to take care not to place the jewelry on top of each other, as the water should reach each piece of jewelry. So make sure the tool is the right size.
Wait for the water to cool. When you can submerge your hands in the water, it's time to remove your jewelry. Scrub each piece with a soft brush, then dry them on a soft towel and let them air dry completely.
Don't worry if the water looks dirty - that's a good sign! When the boiling water loosens the dirt that has accumulated on the jewelry, it can float to the surface of the water. The appearance of dirty water, promising clean jewelry!
No comments:
Post a Comment