HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR ANTIQUE JEWELRY

As the proud owner of a beautiful collection of antique or vintage jewelry, you know that your collection is the sparkle in your eye, its light at the end of the tunnel, and that you would do anything to protect it and keep it that way, right? I mean, I know I would ... Our text gives you tips for cleaning, maintaining and storing your valuable jewelry.

 I will have to share a few things that will help you whenever you think you need to take care of your collection of old and antique jewelry. You have to consider the following:

Antique striped jewelry - nobody wants that!

When storing your valuable antique jewelry, make sure you haven't put it on so that the parts rub against each other. The "best" thing that can happen in this case is that its parts are simply scratched, but the worst case scenario is a stone waste! Make room for each piece, and if you want extra protection, you can wrap it with a piece of cloth.

Temperature influences old jewelry.

Remember that a sudden jump or drop in temperature can soften or weaken the glue on your old jewelry if the temperature suddenly drops. In both cases, the stone can fall without you noticing it in time. Therefore, make sure the box is properly insulated during storage.

The biggest enemy: humidity

As with soft, curly curls, the biggest enemy in your valuable collection is exactly moisture. It is the strongest ally against rust and film loss covering your rhinestones and glitter ... This is why you need to keep your jewelry in a safe place most of the time. Use it for very special occasions. Because places like a sauna or a beach or even an old rainy day are not occasions when your precious jewels must be exposed to adverse weather conditions. However, sometimes the circumstances are unpredictable. If the weather is bad, just make sure all your jewelry dries properly afterward.

Forget the housework "Bling Bling"

No, really, you can seriously forget these film scenes where the hot housewife lights up the housework as if it were on the red carpet ... In reality, you should never wear your precious jewelry in the house. Why? Well, during simple household chores like using chemicals in your kitchen or bathroom, the chemicals found in the air during cleaning can damage your precious parts! The same applies to working in the garden or doing some difficult tasks. So if you decide to make an appointment with the house, make sure your jewelry is in a safe place.

How to store your jewelry

Most believe that a container is the best solution for storing your jewelry and that each type of container is good enough. Well, the truth is just the opposite! It turns out that not all jewelry storage boxes are equally good. For example, oak cabinets are not good for silver or gold because they tend to give off vapors that are dangerous to metals and can corrode them. You would think the original packaging for each piece is a pretty good container, but the truth is that most of them contain sulfur that can damage your jewelry in the long run

In order to? What is the solution? As I mentioned earlier, rags in your room and a soft bag are the best solution. Another good tip is to keep your jewelry in plastic or metal containers and zippered pockets. The second option is to keep your rhinestones nearby if they fall. If you have a huge collection and you really want to keep it safe, a storage unit is the best choice.

What every owner of antique jewelry should know?

If you choose to take care of your valuable coins, you should know that the coins must be separate. So forget the film scenes again, in which a woman stands in front of a mirror with an open jewelry box that is overflowing with jewelry ... This scenario loses your collection very quickly. Instead, separate it and lay your pearl jewelry flat on the floor as the chain (especially silk) will stretch over time when under tension. Also make sure that your jewelry is not exposed to heat sources and direct sunlight.