The 6 keys to keep them like the first day.
When we talk about taking care of your jewelry, it is clear that there are secrets that are passed down from generation to generation, and many basic ones that we all know, such as not applying our perfumes directly on our jewelry, avoiding intense exercise while wearing them, and keeping them away from chemical and degrading elements like bleach, alcohol, or chlorine. But what precautions can be taken beyond these basics?
"We bring you the guide to caring for your jewelry, a space where you can find the best recommendations for taking care of your most precious pieces, how to prevent their aging, and how to remedy those pieces that have lost their shine over time and use."
Proper care of jewelry is essential to maintain its shine and durability over time.
6 TIPS TO KEEP THEM LIKE THE FIRST DAY
It is clear that any jewelry we wear in our daily lives will suffer aging and lose some of its shine due to use, but how can we delay this aging of our pieces as much as possible.
1. Avoid contact with chemicals: We start with the classics, avoid contact of jewelry with chemicals such as perfumes, lotions, hair products, and cleaning products. These products can damage the appearance of precious stones and metals and degrade their image. When cleaning, remove your pieces or use gloves that cover the most exposed pieces like rings.
2. Remove jewelry before physical activities: Remove jewelry before engaging in physical activities, especially those of high intensity, such as exercising, cleaning, or doing household chores. This will help us prevent wear and scratches on our more sensitive pieces, as well as avoid losing them due to the movement exerted during training.
3. Store jewelry properly: Store your jewelry in a clean place, it can be in a specialized case or in individual soft pouches to avoid scratches. In the case of our silver jewelry, if we are going to store it for a long time, we should look for airtight bags to prevent oxidation of our pieces. For our everyday jewelry, a good option may be to find a basic jewelry case that allows us to keep them while we go about our daily activities.
4. Clean them regularly: Clean your jewelry regularly; it is often inevitable to keep your jewelry on during daily activities such as exercising or cleaning tasks. Therefore, regular cleaning is another key that will help us maintain them. By removing the substances and oils that can accumulate on them, we avoid their corrosive effects. Cleaning can be easily done with a brush and a cloth that helps us eliminate the buildup of materials on our jewelry.
5. Special care for precious stones: Not all jewelry requires the same care and maintenance; some stones need to be protected more from direct impacts, while others need protection from scratches. That is why we should inform ourselves and ask at our trusted jewelry store about the needs of our most special pieces. If you don't have a trusted jewelry store, stay on this blog where we will later discuss the cleaning of each type of material.
Periodic review: Periodically check your jewelry to ensure that it has not suffered any unnoticed damage; if this is the case, you can always rely on jewelry workshops that can help you restore your piece. At Luxenter, we have specialists who can repair your jewelry after deformities caused by impacts, stone replacement due to loss or scratches, and many other situations we may encounter in our daily lives with jewelry.
By following these recommendations, you can extend the lifespan and maintain the original appearance of your jewelry. Additionally, remember that if you have specific questions about the care of a particular piece of jewelry, it is always advisable to consult with the jeweler who sold it.
And when it comes to cleaning our jewelry, we must clean them all the same or each one will require specific care. Stay tuned to learn the details about cleaning your silver, gold, or those pieces with stones.
HOW TO CLEAN SILVER JEWELRY
If you're still here, it's because you're probably asking, "How can I keep my silver jewelry looking like new?" Well, here are the best tips for caring for your silver jewelry and the different types of homemade cleaning methods for our silver pieces.
1. Clean your silver with baking soda and water: First, we will mix the water and baking soda, making a kind of paste with them, apply it to the jewelry with a cloth or soft toothbrush, and then rub to eliminate the oxidation and dirt from your jewelry. Finally, rinse your piece well with warm water and dry it carefully.
You will need: Baking soda, Water, Soft cloth or soft brush/toothbrush
2. White vinegar and baking soda: Pour white vinegar into a cup, once you have filled half of the cup, add two tablespoons of baking soda, we will place the jewelry in the mixture and let it sit for two to three hours, once this time has passed we will take the jewelry out of the mixture and clean it with a soft brush before rinsing with warm water.
You will need: White vinegar, baking soda, soft brush, and warm water
3. Lemon juice and salt: Squeeze the lemon until you get the juice and leave it in a container, then mix it with a teaspoon of salt, combine both components and again with a soft cloth we would gently rub the jewelry, then we would clean the piece with warm water and dry it carefully.
You will need: Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of salt, soft cloth, and warm water.
"With these tips, your tin jewelry will regain the shine of its first day, and you will be able to wear them again."
For high jewelry pieces such as gold or different precious stones, the recommendation is always to go to a professional for cleaning. Your trusted jeweler can recommend which one, and at Luxenter, we always provide our customers with our after-sales workshop service, where you can give a second life to your favorite piece of jewelry.
