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So that your pieces of jewelry are always perfect and last, we teach you how to care for your jewelry. Enters!
Jewels are a great treasure that, in order to stay as good as the first day, it is necessary to take care of them perfectly. Although its materials are resistant, use and time can affect the luster of the pieces, which is why knowing the characteristics of the jewels is important to apply the most appropriate care. Learn how to take care of your jewelry and make it always look perfect!
How to care for your jewelry properly
General jewelry care
To keep your jewelry perfect always, there are a series of general recommendations that can be followed and, in this way, the jewelry will look like the first day. Both to care for silver jewelry and to care for your gold jewelry, the main thing is to avoid exposing the jewelry to cosmetic products, such as creams, sprays, perfumes, or similar. These products can leave residues and damage the pieces, so it is better to use them and then put on the jewelry. A good tip to protect your jewelry is to put them on just before going out and remove them when you get home.
In the same way that cosmetic products can damage jewelry, cleaning items can also damage them. Never handle chemical cleaning products with your jewelry on, as they may affect its integrity. And if you can't remove your jewelry, wear gloves to avoid exposure to chemicals.
The sweat and the pH of a person can also influence the state of the jewelry, because in the long run, its acidity can damage the materials. This is a reason to avoid doing sports with jewelry on, in addition to the possible losses that could be caused.
Sleeping with your jewelry on is also not highly recommended. In addition to night sweating, which, as we have seen, can negatively affect pieces of jewelry, during rest they can get tangled or snagged and thus break. Better to remove them and put them on the next day.
As you can see in our article about how to take care of jewelry in summer, during this time it is also important to pay special attention to jewelry, since its exposure to the sun or its use in swimming pools or the sea can lead to its deterioration (due to chlorine and saltpeter). Similarly, be very careful with extreme temperature changes.
Store your jewelry properly
A very important step to take care of your gold and silver jewelry is to store them properly. It is not enough to simply keep them in a jewelry box, you have to arrange them in a specific way.
First of all, the jewelry box or jewelry boxes should not be exposed to sunlight or sources of moisture. It is preferable to place them in a space protected from the sun's rays and out of humid environments.
To prevent jewelry from being scratched or damaged, the ideal would be to store them separately and in an orderly fashion, either in their own boxes or in bags, preventing them from rubbing against each other. This is especially important with chains, chokers, and bracelets, as they can become entangled with one another or with themselves and break. To do this, they must always remain closed and can even be wrapped in a soft paper or cloth to be more protected.
In the case of earrings, it is also recommended that they be stored with their respective nuts, in this way you will avoid losing them and end up using one that does not fit the earring well.
Its transport when traveling also deserves special attention and to do it in a suitable place, where the jewels remain protected throughout the journey.
Clean jewelry
Cleaning your jewelry will also help keep it looking its best for longer. Both silver jewelry and gold jewelry require a specific cleaning process. The ideal would be to maintain a regular cleaning routine, that is, to be able to clean them after each use to remove dust and other dirt particles and, in this way, store them correctly. To do this, using a special chamois is most recommended, such as the chamois available at José Luis Joyerías for cleaning and preserving jewelry.
In a more sporadic way, when the pieces of jewelry are very dirty, they can be submerged for a few minutes in warm water with neutral soap, cleaned and dried very well with a chamois or soft cloth that does not leave fibers. Also, occasionally or in case of any doubt, you can go directly to the jewelry store so that the professional can apply a more complete cleaning.
By following these tips on how to care for your silver and gold jewelry, you will be able to maintain its shine and luster for a long time. Enjoy your jewelry!
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