10 rules of jewelry care

Winter is finally coming to an end, which means it's time to start preparing for the spring season. When sorting out your wardrobe, do not forget to revise jewelry boxes: very soon you will have the opportunity to demonstrate them in all their glory! We offer 10 useful life hacks for the care of jewelry accessories.

1. To effectively remove dirt, ideally it is worth using special jewelry cosmetics, especially since it is affordable (from 100 rubles), and the purchased product lasts for several years. We lower the jewelry into the solution for 30 seconds (using a strainer lodgment), rinse it with water, wipe it dry with a soft cloth (ideally a jewelry one) - and admire it.

2. If you don't have special cosmetics at hand, you can use the "home" option: wash the jewelry in a weak soap solution with the addition of 5-10 drops of ammonia (per glass of water). Further, as in the first case, rinse with clean water, wipe dry with a soft cloth.

3. A soft brush can be used to clean tough dirt. If this procedure does not bring the desired result, we recommend that you turn to professionals: remember that gold is a soft metal. And, by the way, this has a big plus - scratches and microcracks can be easily corrected by polishing, returning the jewelry to a perfectly smooth surface.

4. Not everyone knows, but in many jewelry salons, the ultrasound cleaning service is completely free.

The principle of operation is explained by the specialist of the ADAMAS company Evgenia Sazonova: “The procedure will take about 5 minutes: your jewelry is lowered into a bath with a special shampoo, and ultrasonic waves“ knock out ”impurities even from hard-to-reach places.

So if home care isn't your favorite pastime, just stop by on your way to the store. This cleaning method has several limitations, in particular, pearls and emeralds cannot be ultrasonically cleaned (the consultant will definitely warn you).

5. Prevention is always better than cure, and this rule also applies to jewelry. Therefore, it is recommended to take off jewelry accessories when engaging in active sports, physical labor, with prolonged contact with water, as well as at night.

6. We try to minimize the contact of jewelry with decorative cosmetics, foundation and nourishing creams - the ingredients for jewelry alloys, alas, are not as good as for your skin.

But this does not mean that you have to choose between cream and jewelry - just let the cream soak in, remove excess and feel free to put on jewelry! Needless to say, it is better to protect jewelry from aggressive detergents (especially chlorine-containing ones), iodine, nail polish removers, medicines - they are the ones that cause persistent stains.

7. Regular gloves protect not only your skin from the cold, but also precious inserts that are sensitive to sudden changes in temperature. Let this be another argument for you not to neglect this important wardrobe item on frosty days.

8. Please note that emeralds, turquoise, pearls, corals, topaz and opals - "capricious" stones. Under the influence of cosmetics, perfumes, acetone, acids, sunlight, the properties of these stones can change. Therefore, if possible, protect them from chemicals, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, too high humidity or dry air.

9. When choosing a suspension for a chain, pay attention to its weight: it should not exceed 75% of the weight of the chain itself.

10. And the last thing: remember that proper storage is the key to the long life of your favorite jewelry. Round and flat weave chains should be kept straightened to avoid creases.And so that the jewelry does not scratch against each other, it is worth keeping them in separate cases with soft upholstery inside.