Cleaning jewelry, 3 accessories to do it right

How to clean jewellery with the right cloth

Leaving the house without the right necklace, our watch or favorite ring is a bit like having "forgotten a piece", having forgotten something important.

Those who love jewels and watches like us at Theca know well how difficult it is not to wear them because they are an expression of our personality and feel the tinkle of the bracelet, the warmth of a necklace or the presence of the watch on our wrist accompanies you throughout the day. and keeps us company. We wear them all day, wherever we go, from morning to night: whether it's jogging, in the office, in the gym, at an aperitif or at a dinner with friends.

But like all precious things, our jewels and watches also require care and attention. Even if we treat them well, over time they tend to lose their shine and become dull. It happens naturally with the passage of time but even more so if we use them a lot and they remain in contact with sweat, body care or home care products (such as creams, soaps, perfumes, detergents, etc.).

In addition to the aesthetic motivation, another good reason to clean jewels should not be underestimated: in fact, as confirmed by a scientific research by the National Institutes of Health, enemies such as microbes and bacteria that can creep into the frames or in the cracks of the metal can nest. .

This is true for all jewels but above all for rings that come into contact with everything your hands touch. However, it often happens that rings are removed before washing hands, especially the larger ones or with more complex frames. In this way, however, the ring does not wash out and bacteria risk lurking in the jewelry for a long time.

For the jewelry cleaning necessary to restore the jewels to their natural luster, there are different methods also in relation to the type of metal and the stones that compose them. So, read to find what is the best:

How to clean gold: do it yourself remedies

When gold jewelry becomes dirty or dull, it is necessary to clean it and it is possible to do it for example using DIY remedies and economic and easy to find natural materials:

1. Clean the gold with dish detergent diluted in warm water or sparkling water
2. Clean the gold with baking soda mixed with dish soap in a basin containing water; immerse the gold objects for about ten minutes, rub gently and rinse with warm water
3. Clean the gold with toothpaste: mix water and toothpaste and spread on the gold object, rub gently and rinse with warm water.

How to clean silver: natural best remedies

Here are some natural remedies to remove the unsightly black patina that forms on surfaces over time from silver products

1. Clean the silver with salt and aluminum. Just line a glass container with aluminum foil and immerse the silver objects in boiling water and coarse salt for an hour
2. Clean the silver with lemon juice, another simple and natural method; just pour a few drops of lemon juice together with baking soda on the silver object, rub gently and rinse
3. Using beer to clean silver is simple - just soak the items in beer overnight and rinse them the next morning
4. Clean the silver by immersing the objects in the cooking water of the potatoes to which a tablespoon of vinegar has been added for about an hour
5. Cleaning silver with ash is a very useful and very simple grandmother's remedy: just create a mixture with ash from the fireplace combined with water and rub gently with the cloth
6. Finally, cover the item to be removed with toothpaste and rub gently with a cloth before rinsing.

Cleaning diamond

In a small saucepan the size of the jewel, boil the water with a spoonful of laundry detergent; as soon as the water boils, turn off the heat and immerse the diamond jewel for about half an hour. Then rub the diamond with a soft bristle toothbrush and rinse it under running water.
After drying it with a soft cloth, immerse it in a container with ethyl alcohol for about half an hour. Rinse and dry again with a soft cloth.
Be careful not to perform this procedure on precious stones other than diamonds because the characteristics of the gems could be irreversibly damaged.

The best ways to clean the coral

A simple and effective method to clean your coral jewel without risking damaging it is to immerse it in a basin of water, in which a few drops of detergent has been dissolved. After soaking the coral for about half an hour, it can be dried with a cloth on which you can put a few drops of olive oil for polishin. Whether it is products designed ad hoc rather than the use of simple water and neutral soap, in any case the use of a soft cloth is essential to clean, polish or dry them.
In our collection of jewelry cleaning cloths you will find 3 types, each suitable for a specific method for how to clean jewelry:

1 - Panno classic in soft microfibre - non-detachable cloth for everyday cleaning 
2 - Panno Lux compact - cloth suitable for watches because it is soft and compact
3 - Panno Net solvent - cloth cleaner soaked in solvent to clean silver and clean gold

If your business is traditional, or if you have decided to selling costume jewelry online, the cleaning cloths for periodic cleaning of jewelry are essential.