Regardless of the price of the jewelry, the jewellery will lose its luster (turn black or greenish) under the influence of sweat, grease or environmental factors. This type of oxidation will also occur if the jewellery had not been used for a while. 

Check out the following few ways to maintain your jewellery so that your jewellery can be kept in its best condition for a longer time.

Why Does Jewellery Oxidize?

Jewellery will be oxidized due to long-term contact with the surrounding environment, such as sweat and chemical substances. Therefore, do not put the jewellery in a humid environment. It is best to put them in a jewellery box with moisture-proof beads. 

If it is wet, it should be wiped with a dry cloth immediately. Avoid touching the jewellery after applying skincare products or perfume because the chemical substances from skincare products or perfume may cause oxidation on jewellery.

How To Clean Diamond Jewellery Correctly?

Different types of jewellery have different cleaning methods. Generally, jewellery only needs to be cleaned with water and a little detergent. Then, rinse with water and wipe dry with a glasses cleaning cloth. 

If you want to restore the luster of the jewellery, you can apply toothpaste to the jewellery. The fine particles in the toothpaste can remove the mild rust and oxide layer. Finally, rinse with water and gently dry it to restore its former appearance.

How To Clean Pure Gold Or Gold-Plated Ornaments? 

If it is pure gold or gold-plated ornament, we can mix a little salt with vinegar, then soak the ornament in the mixture for about 30 minutes. Then, rinse with water and wipe dry with a glasses cleaning cloth. 

If oxidation is too serious, you can mix 2g of edible salt, 7g of soda powder, 8 bleaching powder and 60ml of water. Then, put the pure gold or gold-plated ornament in the mixture for about 2 hours. Then, rinse with water and wipe dry with a glasses cleaning cloth.

Do  

If you want to keep the jewellery new for a long time, you must clean it with special cleaning products every month. 

Don't

1. Do not use bleach, chlorine or ammonia to clean the jewellery. 

2. Do not accumulate too much dust or oxide layer to clean. There are chances that it may not be able to be cleaned thoroughly and the ornaments will look neither new nor old! 

3. Check whether the gemstones of the jewellery are still firmly mounted. If the diamonds are loose, do not continue to wear them. You should take them to the jewellery store for maintenance as soon as possible.

Do you know how to clean your jewellery now?