Regardless of its type, gold, silver or imitation, all jewelry gets dirty, faded or darkened over time due to environmental factors. As a result, they lose their visual appeal and may cause some allergic reactions in our body. The methods used to restore the deformed jewelry to its former shine differ according to the raw material of the jewelry. Now let's examine together some of the most effective methods to return your jewelry to its original state.
Gold Jewelry
The problem of blackening in gold is less common than in silver or imitation jewelry. However, this does not mean that you do not need to regularly care for your gold jewelry. In addition to discoloration due to contamination over time, a decrease in the brightness of the first day can also be seen in the jewelry. There is no need for expensive jewelry cleaners to eliminate this situation. You can make your gold jewelry shine like the first day by taking care of it with a few simple methods.
Method 1: In order to restore gold necklaces, bracelets or rings to their former shine, we need to purify them from dust, dirt, soap residues and stains accumulated over time. For this, you should put some liquid dish soap in a deep bowl of warm water (using mineral water may give better results) and mix it well. Then you should put your jewelry in this mixture and wait for about 25-30 minutes. Detergent water will soften the dirt on the jewelry. To remove these dirt, you should gently brush all surfaces of the jewelry with the help of a soft-bristled toothbrush. Fine-tipped makeup brushes that you do not use will also work at this stage. After cleaning your jewelry from dirt, it is enough to rinse it again with warm water and then dry it.
Method 2: Now there is a 100% natural recipe that will remove the oils that penetrate the jewelry from the body and the dirt accumulated on the jewelry due to external factors. A container large enough to fit your jewelry; One white egg shell, the shell of a few garlic, a small piece of potato, a pinch of salt, vinegar and some water are our essentials when it comes to natural cleaner. After keeping the jewelry in this mixture for about 25-30 minutes, all surfaces of the jewelry are cleaned by gently rubbing with a soft-bristled toothbrush, as in the previous recipe. Then, after rinsing with warm water and drying, your jewelry is ready to be used again!
Silver Charms
There must have been times when you could no longer use the silver jewelery you bought with love because it darkened over time. If it's time to take your beloved silver rings out of their boxes and return them to their original state, we have 2 tried and true methods for you.
Method 1: We strongly recommend you to try this method as you will get unbelievable results in a very short time. The materials you need are quite simple: a bowl large enough for jewelry, aluminum foil, boiling water, a tablespoon of baking soda per glass of water depending on the amount of water you use, a dry cloth and a kitchen tongs. You should start by placing the aluminum foil in the bowl with the shiny side up. After pouring the carbonate you have adjusted according to the amount of water in the middle of the aluminum foil, you should pour the boiling water on it. Then you should put your silver jewelry in the bowl, making sure it touches the aluminum foil. For normal levels of darkening, 2 to 5 minutes will be sufficient, but if the darkening is too much, you can leave it for up to 10 minutes. After this time, you should take your jewelry with the help of kitchen tongs and rinse it under cold water. When you complete the drying process, be ready to encounter a perfect result!
Method 2: If you're after a quicker and easier method, this recipe is for you! After mixing half a glass of white vinegar with 2 tablespoons of baking soda well, you should keep your jewelry in this mixture for 2-3 hours. Then you can start using your silver jewelry again by rinsing and drying!
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