Have you ever seen yourself in the mirror and feel like there is just something that is missing? Even though your clothes look put together and you like your hair or makeup, something else is necessary. The answer is always jewelry. Even simpler pieces of jewelry can improve your outfit.
Clean all of your jewelry with a polishing cloth. With this method, you can simply shine it up and not deal with the hassle of using cleaners. You just have to polish each piece the same as you would polish glass using the two-sided cloth. First use the polishing side, and finish with the other side to make it shine.
Be sure that you store all of your jewelry safely away from air and humidity. It’s best to store it in a closed box, like a jewelry box, or a drawstring bag. Tarnish is a chemical reaction that happens when silver and other metals are exposed to moisture and air. Silver polishes work well to remove tarnish, but certain metals, such as bronze, may not polish well. The polish may remove the surface coating and then the metal underneath, such as copper, becomes visible.
When shopping for sterling silver jewelry, it is a good idea to bring a small magnet along with you. You can detect fake sterling silver with the magnet, since non-precious metals are drawn to magnets. You can recognize sterling silver by stamps that say ‘.925’ or ‘ster’. If you cannot find a stamp, you might be looking at a cheap imitation.
Wear the jewelry piece for a day so that you can get an idea of how comfortable it is and if it hangs right. You will also find out if your creation is durable enough.
Wear jewelry for at least a day to see if it hangs correctly and is comfortable. It will also allow you to see if it can withstand every day wear and tear.
Well, it’s easy when you know how. This article has just touched on a few of things that you should know about this very rewarding hobby. There is much to learn, but at least you’ve now got a few good ideas to put to work.
