Caring For Your Key Necklace

It seems that most women really love to wear jewelry. If you take the right piece of jewelry, and know how to accessorize it with your outfit, it can make all the difference in the world. Not only will your favorite pendant, necklace, earrings, bracelet, or watch make you look stunning if selected carefully the pieces themselves are fun to collect. What I see many women neglect to do properly however, is care for their jewelry so that it will look its best at all times and last for many years of enjoyment. You really should take the time and learn how to maintain your collection, because if you ever have some vintage pieces you will want them to look their best for the times when you pull them out and need them to make you look your best. Let us take a few moments to discuss some of the points to know so that you can care and maintain for your jewelry collection most effectively.

First off, you should dedicate a regular schedule to do some minor care of all your jewelry pieces. All it really takes is once per month and sit down to set aside time just to keep them in good condition. This part of your maintenance schedule is very simple, all that is needed for you to do is wipe off each piece with a soft cloth of either cotton or linen to remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated. Try to get the spots that really collect the grease and grime like the spot in between clasps, or jewels, or other connectors. For pieces that have difficult to remove dirt spots you can use an old tooth brush and some soap and water and this process should remove it very easily. When you are all dome you can take a soft cloth and polish your pieces and they will be ready for use during the upcoming month.

If you one of your jewelry items is extremely dirty you may have to take it to the sink to try and remove it. Turn the tap water on so that it is warm and use mild dish soap and a sponge to help remove the grime. Simply apply a little soap to the sponge and then rub it on to the dirty area, and usually this will do the trick to take the dirt away. You do not want to place jewelry so that it is covered in water, you just want to use the sponge to get it wet. You do not want to use any scrubbing type of cleaners with the jewelry as this will easily scratch the surface of your fine piece. Make sure that when you are finished that the jewelry piece is completely dry before putting it away.

There are some specialty jewelry cleaning compounds that you can try if you wish. Some of them are specific to the type of metal you piece is made from so make sure you select the proper type. You should also know which products to avoid because if you use the wrong one it would damage your jewelry piece permanently. Never use any products that contain ammonia, acid, vinegar, or alcohol as these will react with the metal and corrode the finish. Also, to avoid scratching your jewelry, also take them off before going in to the shower or washing your hands in the sink. Following these cleaning guidelines will ensure that you can enjoy many years of wearing your jewelry, and if you treat it right it will definitely help you to look your best.