Jewelry Tips and Fixes
How to deal with tarnish
Reuse silica bags from medicine bottles and shoes. Store them with your jewelry to keep them shiny longer.
What to do when post stoppers become loose
Simply squeeze the loops together gently.
Cleaning pearls and crystal jewelry
Town Talk Pearl Care Kit, Jewel Brite™ liquid jewelry cleaner or a mild soap and water solution will work well to clean your pearls and the crystals. Allow the jewelry to dry before wearing especially if the pearls and crystals are strung on silk or cotton thread as the weight of the beads could stretch the fibers.
Never use ultrasonic cleaners or steamers as these will damage the delicate pearl surface.
Gently wipe the jewelry with a soft cloth after each wearing then store pearls in a soft cloth pouch or wrap them in a soft cloth. Pearls are a soft gemstone material and should be treated delicately; they require moisture to prevent them from becoming too dry and brittle, so avoid storing in plastic bags, which do not allow air flow.
- Tammy Honaman, Jewelry-Making Experthttp://www.firemountaingems.com/asktheexperts/previousquestions.asp?docid=B16W&WT.mc_id=FB110204-05
Never use ultrasonic cleaners or steamers as these will damage the delicate pearl surface.
Gently wipe the jewelry with a soft cloth after each wearing then store pearls in a soft cloth pouch or wrap them in a soft cloth. Pearls are a soft gemstone material and should be treated delicately; they require moisture to prevent them from becoming too dry and brittle, so avoid storing in plastic bags, which do not allow air flow.
- Tammy Honaman, Jewelry-Making Experthttp://www.firemountaingems.com/asktheexperts/previousquestions.asp?docid=B16W&WT.mc_id=FB110204-05
Closing A Bracelet or Necklace
Opening the lobster clasp or trigger clasp on your bracelet or necklace first, before placing it on your wrist or neck, will make closing your piece of jewelry easier.
Stick Pins
They come in silver plated and gold plated finishes over base metal. You may find that they bend when used on thick or layered fabric...don't panic...they are supple and can be straightened with gentle pressure from your index and thumb fingers.