| Vintage jewelry really looks good, but have you ever | | | | Do not use soap or water to clean vintage jewelry |
| thought of the cleaning procedure or wondered as to | | | | as soap leaves a residue over the metal and thus |
| how you would keep your family heirloom or classic | | | | makes the metal and the stones look dull. Water |
| jewelry from fading? Do not worry; there are plenty | | | | damages delicate stones and the polish. Vinegar is |
| of products specifically made for cleaning this type of | | | | also considered as a harmful cleaning agent. Do not |
| jewelry. Classic jewelry frequently mimics fine jewelry | | | | leave your vintage jewelry wet, as it will lose its |
| if its crafted well by skilled craftsmen and it appears | | | | sheen. You must dry the pieces thoroughly before |
| real at the first glance. Some classic jewelry is | | | | and after adorning it. Store your vintage jewelry in a |
| unsigned and nowadays well-known costume jewelry | | | | dry place because dampness encourages rusts, |
| designers sell some exquisite collections. | | | | verdigris, and other damaging conditions. |
| People usually buy vintage or classic costume jewelry | | | | Be very careful while cleaning around enamel, as |
| to look stylish or leave a strong impression. This type | | | | some old classic jewelry containing enamel coating will |
| of jewelry is a beautiful and perfect accessory for | | | | fade with destructive cleaning. You should also be |
| any casual or formal wear. It can really dress you up. | | | | extra cautious when it comes to cleaning colorful art |
| This type of jewelry is usually made from metals like | | | | glass because if you rub it aggressively then the |
| gold, silver, brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel, and | | | | coating might come off. Toothpicks are really good |
| with stones like pearls, opals and other gems. It | | | | to clean small sockets or encrusted material; wooden |
| should be well maintained and cleaned, so that the | | | | toothpicks are safer than any metallic toothpick. So |
| luster does not fade away. | | | | while hunting for a classic vintage set, be sure to |
| While cleaning costume jewelry, you should always | | | | understand its cleaning methods, as it is important to |
| be cautions and use brushes with soft bristles or | | | | maintain it, it you wish to wear it daily or weekly. |
| wooden toothpicks, a hair dryer, cotton swabs and | | | | Keep your classic jewelry in a jewelry box and never |
| towels. You should never try to use water or high | | | | pull out jewelry when you want to wear them as |
| concentrated cleaning agents, as the safest method | | | | they lose their luster, rubbing against each other. |
| to clean vintage jewelry is also the driest method. If | | | | Always clean your vintage jewelry before and after |
| you wish to just clear the dust of your vintage | | | | you wear it and store the pieces back in the boxes. |
| collection, start by using dry baby brushes and if your | | | | To avoid scratching, you must always store your |
| rhinestone necklace has a fingerprint or smudge, then | | | | vintage jewelry separate and not with other jewelry |
| you can go ahead and use a cotton swab with some | | | | items. You can even store them in separate pouches |
| mild cleaning solution. | | | | if you do not have a jewelry box. |