We are firm believers of wearing jewellery everyday. I never feel dressed unless I'm wearing my favourite pair of earrings. However, the key for longevity lies deep within basic jewellery care. And, based on your livelihood 1 or a few of these 8 tips to care for your jewellery may apply to you.
Avoid displaying jewelry in direct sunlight
We know you love seeing your pieces on display but the sun can be a mortal enemy to gemstones especially those that are color-treated.
Ziploc baggies are your friend
These serve as a means of protecting your silver pieces from tarnish by keeping your jewelry away from sulphurous compounds and humidity. Once tarnished your once bright metal will darken. Luckily this process is reversible.
Give your pieces a break
It is true, the gold-filled and sterling silver pieces from Summer Gems are meant for daily wear but let's not try to do everything in your jewelry.
Regularly clean with mild soapOn those days that you are giving your delicates a break take the time to swish them around a solution of mild soap.
Buy an anti-tarnish cloth
These nifty chemical-treated cloths are convenient to give metal pieces like hoops and bangles a quick shine and remove light tarnish.
Step away from the toothpasteOr use if you don't mind scratches on your pieces which is never a good look.
Add silica packs to your storage boxThese can be purchased but check your shoeboxes first for those little white packets they warn you not to eat. Those little beaded packs are great for keeping moisture away from your jewelry which can accelerate tarnishing.
Keep away from treated wood
It's easy to rest your pieces on counters but you need to be aware that chemicals in treated wood can also accelerate the tarnishing.
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