re: Caring for Your Silver Jewelry

Dblair — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:50:56 GMT

These are great suggestions. I've heard of the toothpaste idea, but have never tried it myself. And I'm intrigued by the Pyrex/baking soda/dish soap method. Thanks for your comments, Ladies. --Debbie

re: Caring for Your Silver Jewelry

Spirithealer999@aol.com — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:10:13 GMT

When brushing my teeth to go out, I reach for my hidden soft toothbrush I use for just for my jewelry. I put just a small dab of toothpaste on the soft toothbrush and very lightly scrub the silver, gold, and gemstone jewelry until clean.

The toothbrush gets around and under intricate designs and mounted stones leaving them clean and bright. Diamonds have an affinity for regular soap and water leaving them cloudy every time you wash your hands. This removes the soap scum.

Using the toothbrush allows you to get underneath the set stones and you can check them during this process for loose stones and other issues. This only takes a minute while you are getting ready to put on makeup or fix your hair and leaves your jewelry looking like new.

Susan M, PhD, RN

One thing to remember, place a paper towel over the drain when cleaning jewelry to prevent anything from going down the drain while rinsing. Rinse your jewelry with cool clean water and it will really sparkle. Be very careful with pearls and opals, but most toothpaste won't hurt these if you are gentle with your brushing.

Also close by at my sink, is a jar of jewelry cleaner, I will use this to soak things while I finish my hair, but I find the toothpaste and quick brushing and thorough rinse just as quick and effective.

re: Caring for Your Silver Jewelry

Beverest — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:02:50 GMT

Electrolytic:

Line a Pyrex bowl with foil. Add 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 3-4 drops of dish soap. Add hot (not boiling) water. Swoosh jewelry (do not put in any with stones) letting it make contact with the foil. Rinse under cold water. Dry with soft cloth. Voila!