Here are some tips for maintaining your jewelry, cleaning it and restoring its shine.

Metals oxidize over time, this phenomenon is common and completely normal.
However, there are tips for maintaining your jewelry and restoring its shine.

Here are some tips for storage and use.  to delay the process and thus preserve  your jewelry:

The first tip to avoid oxidation is to store your jewelry in a case or in fabric pouches. This will prevent oxidation by air and humidity. Avoid storing them in the bathroom.

Try to alternate wearing your jewelry and not have it on you all the time because skin contact and sweat can accelerate oxidation. So remember to remove your jewelry at night and during physical activities.

To give a second life to your jewelry  you will be able to carry out  a specific cleaning to remove traces or tarnished appearance. But we advise you to clean your jewelry after each use with a soft microfiber cloth.

Soapy water or soft cloth:
On a daily basis you can use a soft microfiber cloth and/or clean your jewelry with soapy water, which will remove dirt and restore shine. Be careful to dry the jewelry properly.

Coca:
One of the most famous tricks  ! Immerse your jewel in a container filled with coke and rub gently. Finally, rinse with clean water and dry properly. Use a soft microfiber cloth to restore shine.

Hot sauces and Ketchup:
And yes, it may seem strange, but using hot sauces and ketchup can be very useful for removing certain traces or surface dullness.
To do this, rub the parts with the mixture, rinse with clean water, dry and rub with a soft cloth.

Toothpaste:
One of the most common tips is to lightly scrub your jewelry with a toothbrush and toothpaste. As with other cleaning procedures, rinse and dry thoroughly.

White vinegar and baking soda:
If your jewelry is very oxidized or contains traces of rust, you can make a very effective mixture.
To do this, mix half a glass of flour with a quarter of white vinegar. Add salt or a little baking soda. Apply the mixture to the jewel and leave for a few minutes. Rinse and dry properly. Restore shine with a soft cloth.

Soapy water or soft cloth:
As with most metals,  You can use a soft microfiber cloth daily and/or clean your jewelry with soapy water. Be careful to dry the jewelry properly.

Rubbing alcohol or Vitriol:
You can soak a soft cloth with rubbing alcohol or vitriol and then rub the part. Finally, rinse and dry carefully.

Unlike other metals or platings, solid gold or gold plated jewelry can tarnish and become less shiny but will not change color. To revive them, here are different possibilities.

Toothpaste:
The best known for restoring shine. Place a little paste on a toothbrush, moistened with warm water, then rub gently. Finally rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

Special products:
Products for Precious Jewelry will be the most effective and will guarantee perfect cleaning. The process will be the same, rub with a damp brush, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.

Dishwashing liquid:
Very simple, this technique is just as effective. Immerse the jewel in a glass of hot water with dishwashing liquid. Wait a whole night then rinse carefully before drying it with a soft cloth.

Silver can tarnish and blacken, but rest assured, this phenomenon is completely normal. It is also a guarantee that your jewelry contains solid silver.

Toothpaste:
The best known for restoring shine. Place a little paste on a toothbrush, moistened with warm water, then rub gently. Finally rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

The ash:
Very effective, this technique is also simple to carry out provided you have a chimney  !
Sprinkle with ash and rub your jewelry with a small brush, then rinse carefully and dry with a soft cloth.

Special products:
Products for Precious Jewelry will be the most effective and will guarantee perfect cleaning. The process will be the same, rub with a damp brush, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.

Salt:
Please note that this method is only to be used on very oxidized jewelry, not containing stones or pearls and as a last resort.  !
Place your jewelry in aluminum foil, sprinkle with salt and close the paper. Immerse everything in a basin of hot water and wait 15 minutes. Be careful not to stay on top because a chemical reaction and a slight sulfur smell will occur. Then rinse and polish with a soft cloth.

White vinegar or beer:
Immerse your jewelry in a glass of white vinegar, after a few hours (around 2 hours) take the jewelry out, rinse and wipe with a soft cloth.

This operation can be carried out with beer, in which case it will be left to soak overnight.

Lemon:
Cut a lemon in half and rub the jewelry against the pulp. Then polish with a soft cloth.

Baking soda:
Dilute a little baking soda in water to form a paste.Rub the jewel with this preparation and a damp toothbrush. Then rinse and polish with a cloth.