How to care for gold jewelry?
Every family has
gold jewelry. Ancient and modern, discreet and original -
some of them are passed down from generation to generation, others are acquired already
these days. So that the jewelry will serve its owner for a long time and not lose
its attractiveness must be carefully looked after.
The external environment can
adversely affect jewelry. Under the influence of ultraviolet
radiation, household chemicals, cosmetics appearance gold
jewelry deteriorates over time. On the stones with which they are inlaid
gold jewelry, with an increase in air temperature, the smallest
fat dust particles and they lose their luster and original attractiveness,
grow dim. Ultraviolet rays are very disliked by such stones as amethyst, pearls.
and topaz - under their influence, their color becomes less expressive and
dim.
As
to preserve the original beauty of gold jewelry: simple tips
1. While visiting the gym, swimming pool,
baths or saunas, gold jewelry must be removed to avoid
mechanical damage to the product.
2. When you are cleaning, and even more so
use a variety of chemicals to clean or polish
surfaces, then gold jewelry must be removed, since chlorine and iodine, included in
the composition of many detergents aggressively affects gold.
3. Gold jewelry should be periodically wiped with a cloth.
suede, flannel or microfiber.
4. If you want to clean yourself
gold jewelry from dirt, then you need to wash them with a soft cloth in 1 cup of soapy water.
solution to which 5-10
drops of ammonia. Rinse with clean water.
Gold
jewelry with stones: general recommendations for care
If your gold
jewelry is inlaid with stones, then it requires a certain
specific care. Gold jewelry with diamonds needs cleaning from
pollution at least once every six months. The product must be placed in
warm soapy solution with
ammonia and use a soft brush to clean it, then rinse
with clean water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
If you are
the owner of gold jewelry with pearls, then you should always
remember that it must be stored separately from other jewelry -
wrapped in a soft cloth or put in a box:
pearls do not like moisture and dampness. To clean the gold jewelry with
pearls from dirt, wash it in soapy water, rinse
clean water and dry. To cleanse pearls at home sometimes
using potato starch.
If you want to clear
gold product with topaz from dirt and dust, use a weak solution for this
washing powder. Then rinse it in running water and dry thoroughly.
If your gold
jewelry with such stones as sapphire, ruby, alexandrite has lost its
initial shine, then rinse it with warm water with the addition of a few
drops of ammonia. Your stones
sparkle like new!
As
take care of gold jewelry covered with enamel
Gold Jewelry with
enamel differ from other jewelry
products not only with modern and stylish design, but also with specific content and
care. Enamel on gold jewelry
sensitive to mechanical stress, ultraviolet radiation, sharp
temperature fluctuations and exposure to chemicals. That's why
protect your gold jewelry with enamel from mechanical and
chemical damage, as well as atmospheric influences. Cleaning a gold piece
with enamel you need a soft brush in cool water with the addition of ammonia
alcohol. Then dry it thoroughly.
Gold jewelry is loved, to wear them. Wear your jewelry with pleasure, but don't forget thoroughly