HOW TO CLEAN SILVER JEWELRY

A question we are asked by our client is, “how to tell our customers how to protect their jewelry at home?” It’s important for the jewelry owners to know that cleaning jewelry is not always easier at home. Actually, one jewelry cleaning technique will not enough for all gemstones or metals because each type of jewelry needs its own special care due to certain factors. An at-home method should only be used, just in case when in-store service is not available at the moment, for especially hard gems like rubies, sapphires and diamonds, but it’s best to consult with your jewelry professional.

Now more than ever, the consciousness of cleaning jewelry become important in the comfort of your home. If you don’t know what is the right jewelry cleaner solution, below are a few other recommendations that you can follow.

CLEANING GOLD AND MOST GEMS

The red, whites and blues (rubies, diamonds and sapphires) are the safest gems to wash reception . Others require very specific care to avoid damage. It’s important to regularly clean your diamond because it naturally attracts oils and sometimes looks cloudy when not cleaned.

The Gemological Institute of America recommends creating a mix of warm water and a couple of drops of mild dishwashing soap. Soak your ring for about 20 – 40 minutes then gently brush the stone with a replacement soft-bristled toothbrush. Rinse under warm running water to get rid of the film . If needed, repeat until sparkling! Please use caution when scrubbing fragile pieces like estate jewelry or older settings.

Another way to wash diamond jewelry and harder gems like rubies and sapphires is to soak the piece in an ammonia-based cleaner like a cleaner overnight. Organic gems shouldn't be exposed to ammonia-based cleaners, and every one gems should avoid harmful chemicals like bleach and chlorine.

WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN CLEANING

Never clean opals, pearls or the other organic gems in harsh cleaning solutions; only a soft cloth and really mild soap should be wont to wipe clean the jewellery . Opals and pearls are very fragile and may easily be scratched if not handled properly. Pearls even have thin layers called nacre which will be removed if a rough cleaner is employed .

To avoid dirt buildup and residue on your jewelry, always take it off when gardening or working outside.

There are variety of effective ways to wash your silver jewelry and flatware. one among the simplest (depending on how tarnished the piece is) may be a polishing cloth that’s available at Josephs. Our professional polishing cloth has two layers—the middle layer removes dirt and tarnish and therefore the outer layer gives your piece its brilliant shine.

If the piece may be a bit more tarnished and therefore the polishing cloth doesn’t do the trick, an alternative choice is Hagerty Silver Foam. This foam takes a touch of scrubbing to wash tarnished pieces, but it’s great for restoring original conditions. Apply the froth with a sponge applicator and scrub ensuring to scrub the piece thoroughly then rinse with warm water. Buff the piece with a dry, soft cloth when finished. take care to not get this cleaner on any gems. this is often especially great for antique silver that has tarnished an excellent deal. Hagerty products are available for purchase at Josephs.

If you’re piece of silver jewelry has blackened silver accents, Kiehls Coriander Soap may be a good selection . It’s a light liquid foaming soap that lightly cleans with natural extracts. It works great for John Hardy jewelry or many Native American pieces because it cleans without removing the blackened look. Apply this soap to the piece, gently scrub it and rinse with warm water.

HOW TO CLEAN SILVER JEWELRY

There are variety of effective ways to wash your silver jewelry and flatware. one among the simplest (depending on how tarnished the piece is) may be a polishing cloth that’s available at Josephs. Our professional polishing cloth has two layers—the middle layer removes dirt and tarnish and therefore the outer layer gives your piece its brilliant shine.

If the piece may be a bit more tarnished and therefore the polishing cloth doesn’t do the trick, an alternative choice is Hagerty Silver Foam. This foam takes a touch of scrubbing to wash tarnished pieces, but it’s great for restoring original conditions. Apply the froth with a sponge applicator and scrub ensuring to scrub the piece thoroughly then rinse with warm water. Buff the piece with a dry, soft cloth when finished. take care to not get this cleaner on any gems. this is often especially great for antique silver that has tarnished an excellent deal. Hagerty products are available for purchase at Josephs.

If you’re piece of silver jewelry has blackened silver accents, Kiehls Coriander Soap may be a good selection . It’s a light liquid foaming soap that lightly cleans with natural extracts. It works great for John Hardy jewelry or many Native American pieces because it cleans without removing the blackened look. Apply this soap to the piece, gently scrub it and rinse with warm water.