6 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR JEWELLERY LIKE FIRST DAY

All jewelry requires maintenance and care to keep it looking its best. After years of wear, you might not even notice that your jewelry has lost its shine. All jewelry needs some care and attention to be kept at its sparkling best.

Luckily, there are many easy solutions for cleaning. You don't need a professional, or expensive jewelry polish, to breathe life back into your favorite gems. Learn these clever hacks for cleaning jewelry and restoring shine to your gems using home jewelry cleaners feature budget-friendly ingredients you likely already have on hand.

So let's get started ...

1. Clean up after using

Use a soft, lint-free cloth to gently wipe down your jewelry each time you wear it to remove any dust or grime and to avoid the buildup of other items like lotions and perfumes. Check out our Connoisseurs Silver Jewelry Polishing Cloth to help preserve your silver jewelry from tarnishing, or our Connoisseurs Gold Jewelry Polishing Cloth to keep your gold jewelry gorgeously shiny!

2. A toothbrush and water are your best allies

A clean toothbrush with soft bristles and water are your best weapons, perfect to fight dirt. Tiny bristles make it easy to access tough-to-reach nooks and crannies. For light spots, water helps rub them off.

For more significant dirt buildup, you can use the toothpaste with water and rub with it. Rinse with water, then wipe with a microfiber cloth. It is very important that you let your jewelry dry before storing it.

3. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Your jewelry is sensitive. Prolonged exposure to light and heat can affect the color and durability of many gemstones, so be sure to protect your jewelry from these harsh conditions.

When you are not wearing your jewelry, be sure to store it in a cool, dark place, out of direct sunlight.

4. Boiling Jewelry

Hard metal jewelry can be easily (and affordably) cleaned with hot water. Heat and steam make dirt and particles on the jewelry easier to remove by loosening them. Put your pieces in a heat-resistant container, then slowly pour boiling water over them until they are submerged. Remove the jewelry after a short while, or when the water has cooled, and clean the filth off with a fresh cloth. Before storing the jewelry, let it dry. Keep in mind that many other gemstones, such as pearls and opals, will not work with this technique. Use this method only with metals like silver, gold, platinum, and diamonds.

5. Different materials require different cleaning processes

It is important to know exactly what you are dealing with before you start cleaning, as the wrong technique or substances could cause undue damage to your precious jewelry.

We recommend asking our experts who will tell you the best way to preserve the shine of your jewelry.

6. Never rest your sterling silver jewelry on wooden surfaces.

Wooden surfaces, especially oak, often contain acids that can mar the surface of the sterling. Again, it's best to store the piece in an airtight container.

I hope that these tricks will be of great help to you to keep your jewelry in the best conditions for a long time.