Sunday, October 20, 2013

Taking Good Care Of Silver Crystal Jewelry Pieces To Keep Their Beauty Intact

By Chasity Sheppard


There's no denying that silver crystal jewelry pieces are complete head-turners. If not maintained properly, they can quickly lose their beauty. It can be very tricky to take good care of items composed of metal and precious gemstones all at once.

Keeping your prized possessions useful for the longest time possible involves the avoidance of anything that can mar their looks. Especially if you have shelled out a huge sum of cash to obtain them, you certainly want to enjoy these pieces for years. The fact is it's possible for these stunning fashion accessories to be passed from generation to generation when treated in the right way.

It's important for them to be stored in the right way. Invest in a good quality organizer that has separate compartments, keeping each and every piece from rubbing against one another. Opt for something with a soft lining, preferably a material that's tarnish-free. Stains can be easily removed but scratches can mar your prized possessions forever.

When traveling and you need to carry a few of them with you, remember to place them in different containers. Opt for small pouches out of cotton or velvet. Using resealable plastic bags is also a terrific idea as they can ward off moisture. Even earrings should be stored separately, especially the dangling varieties. Always carry a soft polishing cloth with you to keep them dazzling.

Your best bet is to prevent your beautiful fashion accessories from moisture in the air. Silver most especially begins its tarnishing process as soon as it is exposed to water vapor. It's a good idea to store it in an air-tight container. Remember not to place any one of them near a heat source or in direct sunlight. They are safe from harm in a cool and dry place.

Prior to wearing them, see to it that you have already used your lotion, perfume, hairspray and others. Applying your cosmetics first helps ensures that none of their harsh ingredients can touch your stunning possessions. When washing your hands, remove rings and bracelets. Chlorine can blacken the metal components so remove all of them before swimming.

It's true that you can look and feel fabulous with them. However, wearing fashion accessories while engaging in sports or house cleaning is not a good idea. Sweat as well as strong chemicals in various household solutions can ruin your costly investments. Nothing can make them look less stunning quickly than sharp blows and rubbing against rough surfaces.

Commercially available cleaners may be used on items that are heavily dirty. See to it that you avoid using any of them on pieces with pearls, turquoise, malachite and other soft or organic types of gems. For your regular cleaning needs, warm water and mild soap will already do. See to it that each one of them is completely dry before being stored once more.

Your various silver crystal jewelry pieces can stay around for a long time if you take good care of them. Especially if they don't come cheap, you want them to look like brand new forever. At least once a year, take them to a professional jeweler.




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