Monday, November 25, 2013

Tips On Cleaning Rhinestone Jewelry

By Susan Dawson


It is greatly important to take good care of your rhinestone jewelry if it is going to maintain its glow for long. Due to frequent use, ornaments collect a lot of dirt from dust, sweat, cosmetics and other particles that will cause smudge and grime build up. Such dirt will cause the ornament to appear dull and very uncomfortable to adorn in. For one to continue enjoying their precious item, they have to look for effective, simple and safe ways of restoring its luster.

If cleaning vintage jewels, it is necessary to find out some background information about the piece. This will enable you adopt the best cleaning procedure for the ornament. Besides, getting the history of ornaments is helpful especially if you want to look for replacement stones. For best results, consider leaving any technical procedures like soldering to trained professionals.

You could use a magnifying glass to check the piece for any loose or damaged parts. This process will also help you determine condition of your jewelry before the onset of your cleaning exercise. Check keenly for areas with dirt, grease and residue.

Use an old make up brush to scrub off any dust, dirt and debris from the piece. A good brush should be able to reach into the clasps, prongs and crevices to dislodge any trapped dirt. For those cleaning delicate rhinestones, you can choose a cotton swab in the place of the old toothbrush. This will protect the stones from scratches by brush bristles.

You may need a mild soap or glass surface cleaner for stains that do not come out during the initial scrub. For the mild soap, add a reasonable amount into a bowl with warm water and stir to dissolve. Dip your brush into this solution and continue scrubbing the rhinestones. If using the glass surface cleaner, spray sparingly on the stones without wetting the jewel and scrub the stones.

Have a clean fabric where you can remove excess water and dirt from the cotton swab. It is also possible to squeeze the swab using your hands. Continue dipping into the solution and scrubbing the rhinestones until you notice a sparkle. This tells you that your jewelry is now clean. You could remove any trapped debris using a sharp item like a toothpick.

Have a jewel polishing liquid with you during this process. It is vital to ensure that the polish you use is suitable for the type of jewel you have. Put a small amount of the jewelry polish on a soft cloth and rub against the stones. Make sure to dry the jewels before storage. You should have separate packaging for each piece as putting them together may result to abrasion.

Using the given tips on rhinestone jewelry cleaning, one should have no worries about their valuable items deteriorating in appearance. It takes a few minutes to clean your ornaments and restore the original sparkle on them. Of importance is to clean them regularly to avoid storing them dirt for long. Keeping them dirt can result to damages that are hard to recover.




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