How to Keep Earrings Shiny
Whether you received them as a treasured gift or bought them yourself, your earrings are likely a precious possession. People often notice diamond earrings first because earrings tend to frame the face. Earrings come in a variety of shapes, sizes and metals and all look better when properly cleaned and shined. Keep earrings as dazzling as the day you first acquired them using a variety of simple techniques. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Soft cloth
- Bowl
- Distilled water
- Cleaning fluid
- Toothbrush with soft bristles
- Vodka (optional)
Instructions
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Cleaning
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Apply makeup, hair products and perfume before wearing earrings adorned with pearls, turquoise, amber or other soft gems. This helps to avoid stains.
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Clean gems by wiping them with a soft cloth.
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Soak all-metal, diamond and ruby earrings in a bowl for 15 minutes. Fill the bowl with a soapy solution made of equal parts distilled water and all-purpose cleaning fluid. Do not use this technique with pearls or other soft stones. Brush the earrings gently with a soft toothbrush and leave them out to dry in the open air. Avoid using a brush to clean jewelry containing stones set with glue.
Alternatively, use vodka rather than soapy water. Place diamond earrings in a shot glass filled with vodka for 30 minutes. Brush them with a toothbrush and then rinse under running water.
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Bring diamond earrings to an ultrasonic cleaner, if desired, but consult an expert before exposing other gems to this method.
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Tips & Warnings
Store cleaned earrings in a padded container; keep them from extreme temperatures.
References
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