Jewelry cleaning
Is your jewelry dirty or tarnished? No problem—I’ll explain some possible ways to get it clean again, along with a few tips and tricks.
Why does jewelry tarnish?
Jewelry tarnishes over time and turns dark. This is a natural oxidation process in which precious metals react with hydrogen sulfide in the air. This creates sulfides. But it is absolutely not a problem, because it can be removed. Or, as with many of my jewelry pieces, it is desired and I deliver them already oxidized.
So, what’s the best way to clean jewelry?
If your jewelry is simply dirty, you can clean it with dish soap and a soft brush or place it in an ultrasonic cleaner. This will remove the dirt perfectly.
There are several methods to restore tarnished jewelry to its former shine:
Cleaning and polishing with a brass brush
The bristle stiffness is designed for a polishing
clean without scratching the jewelry.
How to use the brush for best results:
Rub the jewelry piece with a little dish soap and dampen it.Brush firmly with the brush.
Rinse thoroughly under warm water.
Rub dry & polish with a clean towel
Warning: Oxidized and matte jewelry will be brought to a high shine with this. If you do not want this, you should choose a different cleaning method.
Cleaning silver jewelry
With the help of a great chemical process, silver jewelry can also be cleaned very effectively. Take a bowl and line it with aluminum foil. Add 2 teaspoons of ordinary salt and fill it with hot water. As soon as you place the silver jewelry in it, you can observe the reaction. Over time, you can control how shiny the jewelry will become. Sometimes you have to repeat the process with fresh foil, salt, and water.
Warning: Not suitable for jewelry that is not made of silver.