How to Clean an Amber Necklace
Amber jewelry is valued for its distinctive golden yellow hue, and it's been said that wearing amber brings good luck and success. Made from fossilized tree sap, amber is soft, delicate material that needs special care to keep it in good condition. Handling, cleaning and storing amber properly helps prevent chipping, tarnishing and other mishaps that can take away from the beauty of your necklace. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Lukewarm water
- Mild soap
- Bowls
- Soft toothbrush
- Cotton cloths
- Olive oil
- Pouch
Instructions
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Prepare a solution of lukewarm water and a small amount of mild soap in a small bowl.
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Dip the necklace in the solution and scrub gently with a soft toothbrush.
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Rinse the necklace in lukewarm water and blot dry with a cotton cloth.
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Pour a small amount of olive oil into your hand and apply it to the jewelry. Buff the stones with a soft cotton cloth. This will restore the surface of the stone.
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Store your amber necklace after each use. Keep amber jewelry away from other jewelry, which can scratch amber. Place amber jewelry in a pouch away from extreme hot or cold temperatures, such as a heating duct or direct sunlight.
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Tips & Warnings
Clean your amber necklace after every use to remove dust and body oils.
For pieces without bits of silver or other material between amber stones, make sure to scrub the area between each amber stone.
Do not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners to clean amber jewelry. Amber is too delicate to withstand these cleaning methods.
While wearing amber, avoid conditions that can harm your jewelry. Chemicals can dull the surface of amber, so do not wear your amber necklace while cooking, cleaning, doing dishes or handling corrosive materials.
