How to Clean Liquid Gold Necklaces
Liquid gold necklaces are comprised of one or more strands of tiny gold beads, which are pressed closely together. This creates the illusion that each strand is one solid line of gold, yet the strands possess an enchanting fluidity---as if they are made of liquid gold. This effect is heightened when liquid gold necklaces are kept especially clean, so that they catch and reflect light with every movement. While these seemingly delicate necklace appear difficult to clean, they are not. All you need are the right supplies and a bit of time. Follow these simple guidelines to clean liquid gold necklaces. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cleaning Liquid Gold Necklaces
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Fill a bowl with warm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing soap. Place the liquid gold necklaces in the solution. Lightly rub the surfaces of the necklaces with your fingers.
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Hold the necklaces under warm running water to rinse off any soapy residue. Pat them with a towel until they are thoroughly dry.
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Obtain gold polishing cloths from a fine jewelry retailer. These soft cloths are already saturated with a substance suitable for polishing gold jewelry. You can find reusable or disposable gold polishing cloths; choose those with the softest texture.
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Hold the necklace in one hand and the polishing cloth in the other.
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Loosely fold the cloth around a single strand of the liquid gold necklace. Gently move the cloth down the length of the strand, so that it lightly rubs on the surfaces of the individual gold components. Repeat this motion until you see a noticeable improvement in the shine of the strand.
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Repeat this step with every strand and portion of the liquid gold necklace. Clean one strand and portion at a time to ensure a thorough job.
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Rotate the cloth so you use a different area to polish each part of the necklace.
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Rinse your liquid gold necklace under warm running water to remove all traces of the polishing solution.
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Gently pat the liquid gold necklace dry with a soft towel. Continue patting until the necklace is completely dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Store your liquid gold necklace in a soft chamois, velvet, or cloth pouch to protect it from dust and other debris.
