If you wear gold jewelry a lot, you might find that over time, it gets a little dirty and loses its luster. This isn’t a huge problem as long as the jewelry is not actually damaged or scratched in any way. However, if you are going to wear a gold ring or that pretty gold bracelet your significant other gave you, you’d probably want it to look its best.
Getting a jeweler to professionally clean your gold trinkets, or remove scratches is by far the safest thing to do. The last thing you want is to try and do something like this yourself and end up ruining a sentimental piece that is irreplaceable. So that’s the disclaimer: if you are in any doubt at all about cleaning your precious gold jewelry yourself, then don’t! Get a professional to do it for you, and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing the job will be done right.
Most of your jewelry, especially things like gold rings that you wear on your hands, will become fairly grimey and dull after a while and will need a quick treatment to get them clean and shiny again. Here are a few cheap ways to spruce up your bling without breaking the bank.
1. Use an old toothbrush – one with very soft bristles – and some toothpaste. Gently get into the nooks and crannies, making sure not to scratch the metal surface. Then rinse with some clean water and dry thoroughly.
2. Make a paste of baking soda and water and then gently brush it into the surface of your jewelry – again with a soft toothbrush. As before rinse off with water and dry it properly. You can buy jewelers’ cloths to gently buff and polish if you like.
3. Soak your gold jewelry in some warm water and dish soap for an hour or two. Then gently brush to remove any grime. This is a good way of getting body oils off gold rings. As always, ensure you dry the items properly.
These simple cost-effective methods will let you get your gold rings and other jewelry clean for normal use. If you are worried that they may damage your valuables, see a proper jeweler though; and you might wish to visit the professionals every now and again to have your items polished properly, so they look like new. Happy polishing!