How do I keep my Dogeared jewels sparkling?
Keep your jewelry beautiful! • If using commercial silver/gold cleaners – read the label, and if in doubt, do not use a chemical cleaner. Some gemstones that cannot be placed in a commercial cleaners are: pearls, lapis lazuli, malachite, opals, coral and turquoise. • Jewelry polishing cloth or sunshine – use lightly to restore luster. Do not press hard when polishing gold filled or plated jewelry or you will damage the surface. • Easy homemade solution – the best way to clean in places where a polishing cloth can’t reach is simple. First take a small bowl that holds about a quart of water and line it with aluminum foil. Then add, hot water, a tablespoon of baking soda and stir. Place jewelry in the solution for about one minute, rinse clean and let air dry. If you have a build up of dirt in hard to reach places, just put dishwashing liquid in a bowl of water and soak overnight.
