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When first purchased, silver jewelry is shiny, clean and bright. Over time, silver jewelry dulls and tarnishes due to contact with lotions, skin oils, air sulfides, pollution, dust and dirt. Thorough, regular cleaning of silver jewelry will help illuminate each piece and maintain its natural beauty. Cleaning dirty silver jewelry at home is an inexpensive, easy process.
Instructions:
1. Inspect jewelry for loose stones, prongs and clasps. If jewelry requires repair, consult a professional jeweler first before cleaning silver at home.
2. Rub silver jewelry with a soft cleansing cloth. As silver is a soft metal, use care when polishing to prevent bending or scratching the jewelry piece. Gently buff surface dirt and oils off the silver jewelry, utilizing a soft-bristled toothbrush or watercolor paintbrush for small, hard-to-reach crevices and grooves.
3. Choose a mild cleansing agent for silver jewelry. Investigate gentle silver jewelry cleaning products or create a homemade cleaning formula (see Resources below). Consider using the popular Sunshine Cloth. Do not use bleach, alcohol or ammonia, as these harsh chemicals will damage and possibly ruin silver jewelry. Additionally, avoid grainy, textured home cleansing products. For extremely dirty jewelry pieces, consider a cleansing dip method, utilizing a stronger cleansing product (such as Goddard's Silver Dip). However, some dips with remove polish off gemstones and could potential ruin jewelry.
4. Gently dampen the silver jewelry. Add a small amount of the delicate cleansing agent to the soft cloth. Test a small area of the silver jewelry first, to ensure safe and effective application. If the cleansing agent is determined appropriate, rub and polish the silver gently with the cleansing cloth, utilizing an up-and-down motion (not circular). The solution may darken during the process. Simply rinse the cloth in warm water and repeat the cleansing process.
5. Dry silver jewelry. Once fully-clean, dry silver jewelry with silver wipes, rouge cloth or a 100% cotton towel. Be watchful of jewelry beads, stones, prongs and delicate designs.
6. Store silver jewelry properly. When not wearing jewelry pieces, store them separately in soft, lined boxes or jewelry bags. Do not place them on wood or store items together. Avoid storing the pieces in high-heat and humid areas. Consider purchasing tarnish-resistant silver storage boxes for long-term use.

[Loukas]

I assume you work in the jewelry domain. You should know however that some lady having jewels doesn't lower herself to wash her own.

[eddierrunner]

@ jewelry helpful instructions..
@ Loukas I think these instructions are for those who cant afford money to wash their jewelry & these tips are inexpensive.

[czcubiczirconia]

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Rub silver jewelry with a soft cleansing cloth. As silver is a soft metal, use care when polishing to prevent bending or scratching the jewelry piece.
Now choose a mild cleansing agent for silver jewelry. Investigate gentle silver jewelry cleaning products or create a homemade cleaning formula.
Add a small amount of the delicate cleansing agent to the soft cloth. Test a small area of the silver jewelry first, to ensure safe and effective application. If the cleansing agent is determined appropriate, rub and polish the silver gently with the cleansing cloth.
Dry silver jewelry. Once fully-clean, dry silver jewelry with silver wipes, rouge cloth or a 100% cotton towel. Be watchful of jewelry beads, stones, prongs and delicate designs.

[Loukas]

@ Loukas I think these instructions are for those who cant afford money to wash their jewelry & these tips are inexpensive.[/quote]

Why do they get themselves jewels, if they can't afford the lifestyle that goes with the jewelry environment ?

And how is LA doing... it's been a long time i haven't been there. Do they still have those crazy paparazzis?

[eddierrunner]

@ Loukas Being the home to Hollywood & dazzled with celebrities huhh...LA ia a big hub for paparazzis.
I think you can't escape them anywhere.

[Jewelry]

@ loukas there are two kind of persons first one poor and second one rich but both have wishes which they can try to complete so don't blame to those who can't afford and it is better way to complete the wishes for those who can afford but in little scale so don't criticize and try to encourage them.