Sunday, February 2, 2014

How To Keep Stylish Rhinestone Chokers From Losing Their Sparkle

By Eliza Mendoza


Rhinestone chokers are some of the most important accessories out there. Whether they are worn to make formal attires look more appealing or create added drama when paired with costumes, they can make women complete standouts. No matter where those who are wearing them go, it's for certain that these items will sparkle and cause a lot of heads to turn.

While there is no denying how fabulous these accessories are, they can quickly lose their radiance. Rhinestones as well as the metal parts are susceptible to collecting layers of grime. Also, those gem-like ornaments are at risk of loosening and falling out eventually. If women are not careful, they may enjoy their beautiful necklaces only for a short period of time.

Keep your chokers from getting into contact with each other. Hard and sharp objects can easily leave rhinestones scratched permanently. Further, keeping multiple pieces together in a single storage space may cause the dangling parts to get tangled up. It's recommendable for you to purchase a jewelry organizer with numerous compartments, each one lined with a soft material like felt. Placing each piece in its own soft pouch is a good idea when you need to take them on the go.

It's a good idea to clean the rhinestones as well as the metal sections with a lint-free cloth after they are used. Women should not do this only when the time comes that they realize their accessories are covered in dust and oils. After wearing, it's good practice for these accessories to be cleaned and polished before being placed back to their proper storage areas.

Eventually, wiping with a soft cloth may fail to completely bring back the lost radiance of rhinestones. Women should refrain from soaking them in jewelry cleaners available commercially when this problem is encountered. These accessories are nothing like the ones used on a daily basis. They require different cleaning methods to save them from ending up damaged.

To easily break down oils that keep the rhinestones from gleaming, it's possible to add a few drops of glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol onto the cloth. Make sure that you do not soak it with the suggested agent as this can ruin the foil lining at the back of rhinestones. To remove excess glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol, get a paper towel and place the item face down on it for hours.

Using a toothbrush meant for babies on the metal sections helps remove dirt. Because the bristles are very soft, those gem-like ornaments covering the choker won't end up scratched. Accessories that are plated with silver are prone to tarnishing. When it's apparent that the sheen is gone, their owners may simply buff the surface with an anti-tarnish polishing cloth.

Make it a habit to wear rhinestone chokers only after you have applied your hairspray, lotion, deodorant, perfume and others. Some of the chemicals in these cosmetics may leave your accessories shining less and even damaged. Remember to remove them first to save them from rubbing against zippers, buttons and other hard or metal parts of your clothes.




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