Catch the buzz on keeping your treasures twinkling.
Did you know your favorite boozy beverage can also be your jewelry's best friend? Read along for tips and tricks to keep your sparklies sparkling.
Location Location Location
Storage location is everything. Prevent your jewelry from tarnishing by designating a drawer or jewelry box that is cool and maintains a low humidity level. NO BATHROOMS! Avoid dousing your pretties in the shower. Keep like metals with each other (gold with gold, platinum with platinum, etc.) and use soft pouches for extra protection.
Bust out the Suds
When it comes to cleaning, soak a soft cloth with light beer and rub the metal gently to wipe away debris. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off the beer, then crack open a dark beer to enjoy yourself.
Be Gentle with Gemstones
Soaking your jewelry in club soda or alka-seltzer can make hard gemstones sparkle, but this is NOT recommended for soft stones like opals, turquoise, and pearls. For all of the gunk that gets stuck under prongs and whatnot, a soft toothbrush and warm water can do wonders! Dab, don't scrub, until all those little bits fall off and your heirloom piece is revealed. BUT Remember, it is always recommended to proceed with caution around color heated stones and soft stones.