The following tips will help you to keep your jewellery looking at its best

 

For sterling silver jewellery:

1) Sterling silver will polish up by rubbing or buffing it with a soft cotton cloth. A chemically treated cloth, like a Sunshine Cloth, makes the job a lot easier and faster.

(2) Sterling silver dips are fast and easy. However, be careful! First, many dips will take the color and polish off many gemstones. Second, when using a dip, if you leave the piece in too long, or don't rinse it well enough with fresh water, white residues will be left on the piece when it dries. The residue is difficult to rub or pick off. When using a silver dip, dip the piece quickly in and out of the dip. Then immediately rinse it in clean water. When the piece dries, buff it with a soft cotton cloth or a Sunshine Cloth. The buffing brings out more of the shine, helps take off any residue left on the piece, and with a Sunshine Cloth, leaves a little bit of a protective anti-tarnish coating on the piece to keep it shiny longer. A dip should only be used when a buffing with a dry cloth doesn’t work.

For costume jewellery:

Jewellery should be put on last and taken off first while dressing. Always store in a cool and dry place, and store separately in order to avoid scratching. Avoid contact with chemicals, such as perfume, hair spray, deodorant, household cleaning fluids and etc. Do not use abrasive jewellery cleaners. Clean your jewellery with a soft cloth and mild detergent with water if required, rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. If jewellery gets wet due to sweating, wash gently with water and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Good caring is essential to maintain good condition of the costume jewellery for many enjoyable years.