How to quickly and efficiently clean gold with stones?

Representatives of the fair sex rarely go out without precious jewelry. The well-groomed fingers are adorned with exquisite products made of precious metals. They are worn practically without taking off, so from time to time they need to be cleaned. Our article will tell you about the methods of cleaning gold jewelry with stones.

It is impossible to meet a family that does not have precious jewelry. For many of us, such jewelry is not only material value, but also spiritual, preserving centuries-old family traditions and heritage.

Over time, jewelry loses its former shine and presentability. Every student knows from a chemistry course that gold is a soft metal, so pure gold is not used in the jewelry industry. Therefore, to impart hardness to gold, impurities of silver and copper are introduced into the alloy.

Since certain impurities are included in gold, there is a tendency to tarnish, because the composition of the impurities reacts to the influence of the external environment. Such changes are influenced by:

• Contact of gold items with the skin, due to the fact that the glands secrete sweat and fat, the item becomes greasy and loses its shine.
• When using decorative cosmetics and perfumes, traces remain on the product.
• Also, the impact of the environment leaves its mark in the form of smog and dust.

If you follow the rules for storing and wearing jewelry, then taking care of them will not be difficult for you. Such products will delight you with their bright shine for a long time. The rules for the care of gold jewelry includes the following recommendations:

• Try not to wear gold jewelry in hot weather.
• Avoid wearing jewelry in a bath or sauna.
• Be sure to remove rings and bracelets before washing your hands or dishes.

If the gold items are tarnished, before proceeding with cleaning, take into account the individual characteristics of the alloy and the stones that adorn them:

• When cleaning products, it is not recommended to use brushes with stiff bristles and products with aggressive abrasive substances.
• Many stones cannot stand high temperatures, so avoid hot water when cleaning.
• Ideally, use a simple soapy solution and a soft bristled brush.
• When removing sebum and sweat from the surface, it is recommended to use rubbing alcohol.

Even with the most proper care, it is seldom necessary to show the items to a professional jeweler. He will evaluate the surface of jewelry, tighten and strengthen precious stones, and perform professional cleaning of the product.

Our grandmothers were still in possession of effective methods of cleaning jewelry. Therefore, if you notice that any of your accessories have faded and need cleaning, you can safely use one of the following folk methods:

• Liquid soap. Dilute warm soapy water in a small container and put the jewelry on for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Baking soda. This method is suitable for cleaning the product, but only without stones. Dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda in a glass of water. After placing the decorations in the solution, boil them for 5 minutes. After that, under running water, clean the product with a brush to make it shine.
• Dentifrice. This hygiene product is in every bathroom. If tooth powder is out of stock, replace it with toothpaste. Apply powder or paste to a soft brush and gently brush. The procedure will take you no more than 5 minutes.
• Onion. When preparing food, clean your jewelry as well. Cut the onion in half. Rub the surface with onion juice and let sit for a few hours. During this time, the juice will act on the contaminated surface. Then just rinse the products and wipe with a soft cloth. Products will sparkle anew.

There are other tools that are no worse:

• "Coca Cola". A universal remedy that saves us in everyday life. It removes rust, helps with intestinal infections. Coca-Cola will also easily cope with tarnished, contaminated jewelry.
• Lipstick. If you have a tube of old lipstick in your cosmetic bag, do not regret it, use it to clean your favorite jewelry. Apply some lipstick on a soft cloth or cotton pad and wipe the surface.
• Ammonia. Dilute ammonia with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Then place the products in the solution for 30 minutes. Rinse with clean water and let dry.
• Sugar. A not very dirty product will help clear plain sugar. Place the gold jewelry in the sugar water for about an hour.
• Salt. Table salt will serve as a substitute for sugar. Dissolve a couple of tablespoons of salt in a glass. Jewelry placed in saline solution can be left overnight. In the morning, rinse with clean water and dry.

Cleaning gold and stones at home at home quickly and efficiently will not be difficult.Earrings and rings with gemstone inserts require careful maintenance, as many cleaning agents can deform the stones. Many stones cannot tolerate a humid environment.

It is an alloy of gold with platinum and silver, which gives the color the appearance of a silvery hue. The surface of white gold must be cleaned with care, so not all products are suitable. Follow the correct technique for cleaning white gold:

1. Pour half a liter of water and liquid detergent into a small enamel saucepan.
2. Place the products in a container and put on fire.
3. Boil for 20 minutes.
4. Then rinse under running water and wipe with a soft cloth.

Toothpaste will perfectly cope with pollution, it will be better if the paste turns out to be gel. Apply some gel toothpaste to a soft brush and wipe the surface.

These types of gold jewelry are much easier to clean than white gold. Use ordinary soapy water for cleaning. Rub the soap on a fine grater and dissolve in water. Put the products in the solution and boil for several minutes. Rinse with clean water and wipe with a soft dry cloth.

In order to clean jewelry with stones, determine what type of inserts on your jewelry are. Many stones for jewelry are strengthened with glue, so they can fall out after touching with hot water.

If jewelry with hard stones (diamond, emerald, sapphire), then the following type of cleaning is recommended:

• Gasoline will help get rid of oily sheen. The product must be polished with a dampened soft cloth.
• Clean larger stones with ash flour. To do this, simply burn a couple of matches and crush them to make black flour.
• For stubborn dirt, use ammonia. Dissolve the ammonia in water and put jewelry in it.
• Use a simple detergent solution to gently clean the surface. Make sure that the solution is not hot.
• Special products are sold for cleaning stones. You can buy them at a jewelry store.
• Products with precious stones are cleaned with cotton swabs dipped in cologne.
• If cleansing does not produce the desired effect, gasoline and a soft brush will come to the rescue.

Diamond jewelry can be cleaned in the following ways:

• For better cleaning, make a paste with the following ingredients: Mix crushed chalk with ammonia and gently brush the jewelry. Then rinse the items thoroughly with clean water and dry.
• After rinsing the jewelry with a soft brush in soapy water, rub with ammonia.

Jewelry with soft stones should be cleaned more carefully than with hard ones. Soft stones include: pearls, turquoise, amber, coral. Cleaning methods:

• An alcohol solution is suitable if the decoration contains turquoise or coral.
• Purchase special glass wipes from optics stores. They will gently cleanse without damaging the surface structure of the jewelry.
• You can also use soapy water, but do not soak jewelry.
• The use of brushes with hard bristles is also prohibited, they can scratch the surface of the stone.

Over time, precious items lose their noble appearance, they begin to darken, dust and residues of cosmetics accumulate on them. In this case, you can contact specialists from jewelry workshops, and you can also try home cleaning with old proven folk remedies:

• Try to clean your jewelry at least once a month.
• You can clean the accumulated dirt by dipping a cotton swab in an alcohol solution.
• If the stones are glued, then in no case use hot solutions.
• Alcohol cleaning is suitable for almost all types of gold.
• Hard stones on gold jewelry are cleaned with specially developed means, they do not damage the structure of the stone.
• If there are soft stones, then use small flannel rags for this, clean them without detergents or pastes, as they have a fine, delicate structure.

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