Recently, I’ve gotten a few questions (and have my own questions) about the proper care of your fashion/costume jewelry. So here are a some suggestions!
What’s the best way to store my jewelry?
- It may sound cliché but store your jewelry in a cool, dry place. Heat and dampness can cause tarnishing and in some cases warping
- If you can, store each piece separately. Jewelry organizers, like the one seen here, and jewelry pouches are great for this. Storing separately also prevents scratching
What’s the best way to care for my jewelry?
- Try to avoid any type of contact with water, oils, creams or other chemicals
- If you jewelry does get wet, make sure to dry it as soon as possible
- If you want to clean the jewelry, depending on the metal, use a gentle jewelry cleaner and a soft toothbrush. My recommendation is to use a baby toothbrush.
- Another good item to use is a soft jewelry buffing cloth
- Find tons of jewelry cleaning items here
How do I get that metal smell out of my jewelry?
- Depending on the metal you can soak it in hot water with vinegar or baking soda, this method should not be used for jewelry that has any type of coating like enamel or paint
- You can use your jewelry cleaning cloth for this as well
While these tips generally work, most costume jewelry will tarnish regardless and sometimes the natural wear and tear will can enhance the look of the jewelry. Also keep in mind that less expensive jewelry may wear faster. Hopefully this post will help you to keep your jewelry looking fabulous!
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