Many people enjoy collecting jewellery, as you can build a beautiful collection that is completely unique to you and your style. However, to make it last for your lifetime as well as future generations, it is important that you care for it well and clean it regularly. Investing a small amount of time and money will make sure that your jewellery collection can be adored by future generations as well as by you! Here are 4 tips for cleaning your jewellery collection. 

Choose The Right Cleaning Product

The first step towards successfully cleaning your jewellery is to choose the right cleaning product. Anything containing really harsh chemicals is likely to damage the jewellery, so it is essential that you get it right. 

Your first option is to buy a jewellery cleaner from a certified jeweller. Although this might be slightly costly, you will know that it is a safe solution to use on your delicate jewellery. A cheaper and equally effective option is to create a mixture of very mild soap and warm water. This will ensure that you remove any dust or grime without actually damaging the jewellery in any way! 

Don't Submerge Your Jewellery

Now that you have the cleaning solution prepared, the next tip is to make sure that you don't submerge your jewellery in the mixture. Instead, you should dip a very soft toothbrush into the solution and then use that to clean the jewellery, or soak a microfibre cloth in the mixture, ring it out and use that to remove any dirt and to make the pieces shine. 

Jewellery can be delicate, so submerging it could weaken the metal and cause unnecessary damage. Give the jewellery a very quick rinse with clean water to make sure any soap or cleaning product residue is removed. Then, pat it dry with another cloth. 

Allow Jewellery To Fully Dry

Once you have cleaned and rinsed your jewellery, it is essential that you let it dry completely. If you put your jewellery back in a box when it is even slightly wet, it will create a damp environment and cause the jewellery to rust and weaken. So, invest in a jewellery stand and let it hang to dry for at least 24 hours before you put it away into any storage. 

Repeat Every 2 Months

Now that you know how to properly clean your jewellery, you need to make sure you do it regularly! Aim to clean your jewellery every two months, to keep it clean without causing damage. This is especially important for pieces you wear everyday, like your Arabic name necklace or engagement rings, as they're more prone to buildup from daily wear.  However, it is also important for you to have your jewellery cleaned professionally around once a year. This is because professionals will be able to deep clean the jewellery without causing any damage, and they can also identify any weaknesses and suggest they get fixed. 

If you have more delicate stones, like pearls, then you should not clean them at home at all, but should have them regularly cleaned by a professional jeweller. 

Final Thoughts

So, there you have it! These tips will help to keep your jewellery looking its best between professional visits. The most important thing to remember is don't submerge your jewellery and make sure it is completely dry before you put it away.