1. Shine silver
Tarnish is the enemy, and here are your weapons:For items that are merely dull, filmy, or starting to discolor, mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water, and dip in a soft cloth.Rub the jewelry, then rinse in cool water and buff with a cloth until dry. For heavier tarnish, mix a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water.Wet the silver and apply the cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth (not paper towels, which can scratch).Work the paste into the crevices, turning the cloth as it gets gray.Rinse; buff dry. Don't soak silver; this speeds up rather than removes tarnish.
2. Brighten gold and gems
Ever look under your earring?Settings and crevices with a soft toothbrush. Return items to the strainer and rinse under running water; dry with a soft cloth. For costume jewelry, especially if stones are glued rather than set, dab a cloth into the bubbly solution and gently wipe any smudges or grime, then "rinse" with a cloth dampened in plain water. Pat dry and lay the pieces upside down so moisture won't soak into the setting.
3. Freshen your pearls
Because they're so porous, pearls can easily lose their luster. Whether real, cultured, or faux, they must be cleaned with care. First lay the strand on a soft cloth. Dip a clean, small makeup brush into a mixture of warm water and a little shampoo, and go over each pearl. To finish, rinse the pearls with a clean, well-wrung damp cloth. Let the strand dry flat to prevent the string from stretching. This no-soak treatment is also good for turquoise, another porous stone.
Source : GH by Christina Peterson
Product Photo: Memento Cellection
