Few things sparkle like spanking-new gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones. After even a few days' wear, though, they can dull from lotions, body oil and everyday dust and dirt. Regular cleaning can keep your baubles looking fresh-from-the-jeweler brilliant all the time.
Things You'll Need:
Dishwashing Liquid
Dishwashing Liquid
Mild Soap
Toothpaste
Cotton Swab
Fizzing Tablets
Mild Soap
Rubbing Alcohol Or Vodka
Soft-bristle Toothbrush
Tissue
Toothpaste
Bowl
Glass For Soaking
Chamois or other soft, lint-free cloth
Things You'll Need:
Dishwashing Liquid
Dishwashing Liquid
Mild Soap
Toothpaste
Cotton Swab
Fizzing Tablets
Mild Soap
Rubbing Alcohol Or Vodka
Soft-bristle Toothbrush
Tissue
Toothpaste
Bowl
Glass For Soaking
Chamois or other soft, lint-free cloth
Instructions
Silver
Step 1
With an old soft-bristle toothbrush, rub the piece with toothpaste. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Wash in a bowl of sudsy warm water with a few squirts of dishwashing liquid. Rinse.
Step 3
Polish dry with chamois or other smooth cloth that's free of lint.
Gold, platinum and diamonds
Step 1
Remove greasy film by rubbing with or soaking in rubbing alcohol or vodka.
Step 2
Drop two fizzing tablets (such as Alka-Seltzer or denture cleaner) into a glass of water. Immerse the jewelry for 2 minutes, then remove it. Or soak for several minutes in a bowl of sudsy warm water with a few squirts of dishwashing liquid.
Step 3
Scrub gently with a soft-bristle toothbrush.
Step 4
Rinse thoroughly.
Step 5
Polish dry with a smooth, lint-free cloth or chamois.
Pearls and other soft or porous gems such as emeralds, opals and tanzanite
Step 1
Remove traces of cosmetics and dirt with a tissue.
Step 2
Dip in a sudsy bowl of mild soap (such as Dove) and warm water. Quickly remove.
Step 3
Gently remove buildup with a soft-bristle toothbrush or cotton swab. Rinse.
Step 4
Polish dry with chamois or other soft, lint-free cloth.
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