At Home Jewelry Cleaning Tips

Jewelry cleaning can be somewhat of an added expense if your jewelry requires frequent cleaning from normal daily wear. While taking your jewelry to a jeweler for cleaning may seem simplistic and understated, this can add up quickly and provide apprehension when opting to let someone else clean your valuable jewelry pieces. Nonetheless, instead of paying for expensive cleaning, you can opt to clean your jewelry pieces at home to save time, money and skepticism.

Gold and Gemstone Jewelry
If you have pieces crafted of gold or gemstones including diamonds, the best option to prevent scratching while concurrently cleaning the jewelry is to use isopropyl alcohol in 70-percent strength and water. Take one part alcohol and one part water and allow the pieces to soak for two to three hours. After soaking the jewelry, take a small and very soft toothbrush and use circular motions to clean away remaining dirt or particles. Rinse thoroughly with water and allow to air dry. After each piece has dried, you can then opt to polish the jewelry with a lint-free cloth and store for the next use.

Pearl Jewelry
The best option when cleaning pearls is to only use a damp lint-free cloth to gently lift away any dirt or residue that the pearls may have accumulated. Next, take a small drop of mineral oil or olive oil to restore the pearlescent shine. Finally, take a lint-free cloth and wipe away any remaining oil residue and store for the next use.

Silver Jewelry
Silver can be cleaned using one part ammonia and one part water. Take a small soft toothbrush or nail brush to gently remove any dirt or oil in conjunction with the ammonia and water solution. Next, allow the silver to air dry. After the jewelry has dried, you can then buff and polish silver jewelry with a lint-free cloth and store for the next use. While silver jewelry can be cleaned in the same way as gold, it is important to refrain from chlorine when cleaning and in between cleanings, as chlorine tarnishes silver products.

Costume Jewelry
Although your costume jewelry may not contain any precious metals like gold or silver or any actual gemstones, many of these pieces are simulated stones and are usually composed of metal. Therefore, it is important to use as little water as possible when cleaning. Instead, opt for a damp cloth with two drops of water and two drops of isopropyl alcohol in 70-percent strength, and polish the jewelry using a buffing motion. Next, take a small amount of water to rinse the jewelry. Allow the jewelry to air dry , and store for the next use thereafter. The next cleaning should only involve polishing with a lint-free cloth to remove any dirt or residue, as excessive use of water and other products may cause this jewelry to turn green.

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