Caring For Everything Golden
Author: Puripong Koomsin

Gold is back and it's back big time! For a while, gold has been
pushed into the background being replaced by other metals like
silver and platinum. But now, gold is everywhere - from shoes to
bags and even clothing, but most noticeably gold is back in
jewelry. For over a decade the diamond set in platinum was the
staple "Will you marry me?" ring. But now we see jewelers coming
up with impressive gold and white gold pieces. Even Faux gold
jewelry is getting a minute in the spotlight, but we all know -
nothing beats the real thing, and with the real thing comes real
responsibility- it is then up to you to take care of your gold
items. Below, you will find some tips on cleaning gold jewelry.

Unlike some myths, gold is a precious metal that does not
tarnish. It can get dirty over the years because of exposure to
biological matter like oil and sweat. Makeup, lotion and other
substances can also dull gold jewelry. Dulled and dirtied gold
jewelry is not at all pleasant to look at and may even end up
causing irreversible damage to your jewelry and stain your
clothing or irritate your skin. That is the main reason why
periodic cleaning for gold jewelry is necessary. There are
commercial gold cleaners available that you can use for your
gold. Just make sure that the gold cleaner is gentle and non
abrasive so that it won't damage the gold in any way. If you do
not want to use commercial cleaners, there are a lot of homespun
ways that you can clean your gold.

When cleaning gold yourself, you will need the following items:
Soft or Kiddies toothbrush, Dish Detergent (Mild), and a soft
rag or polishing cloth. What you need to do is to dilute a
little bit of dish detergent into a bowl of warm water. Soak
your gold jewelry in the warm water for a few minutes to soften
the dirt that has attached to your jewelry over time. After
soaking, you can take the soft brush and gently remove the dirt.
Dry the jewelry afterwards and polish gently with the rag or the
polishing fabric.

Once you have cleaned your jewelry, there is one basic tip that
you need to follow so that you can keep your gold shining as
long as possible. It is advised to put your gold jewelry after
you have sprayed on perfume. Most perfume contains either oil or
alcohol. These compounds can attach themselves to your gold
jewelry and make it attract dirt. Another is to wash your Gold
jewelry before retiring at night and pat it dry. This way you
will stop any reaction or corrosion from happening due to body
sweat thereby preventing damage to your gold jewelry.

If you find that you do not have the time to clean your gold
jewelry, you can make professionals do the job for you. However,
it is important that you find a good jeweler. Look for a jeweler
that has been around for a long time, or one that comes highly
recommended.


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