How To Clean Turquoise And Silver Jewelry

Need to know how to clean turquoise and silver jewelry? When it comes to cleaning turquoise and silver jewelry, there are a few options to choose from. Your jewelry can be cleaned by a professional or you can actually do it yourself at home. It's pretty easy to clean turquoise and silver jewelry, and you only need a few things to do it.

To clean turquoise and silver jewelry, you will need:

• Jewelry cleaner
• A toothbrush
• Baking soda
• A soft rag

1. Take your jewelry to a jeweler. A professional jeweler is properly trained to care for all kinds of jewelry. You want to make sure that the turquoise stone does not get damaged. Turquoise is beautiful and it should be taken care of properly. A jeweler will cost you a little bit, but it may be worth the price tag.
2. Use jewelry cleaner. Anywhere that jewelry is sold, you will find jewelry cleaner. Look for a cleaner designed for turquoise and silver. If you are unsure of which one to get, just ask someone who works there and she will guide you to the correct product. Professional-grade jewelry cleaner will always be safe for your jewels.
3. Do it yourself with some baking soda. Did you know that baking soda works great as a jewelry cleaner? It works well on all metals, even silver. Baking soda is not harsh enough to cause any damage to your turquoise stone either.
4. Find a flat and dry surface to clean your turquoise and silver jewelry. Place your jewels flat on a surface near running water. Don't forget to plug the drain in the sink if this is where you have chosen to clean your turquoise and silver. We wouldn't want our favorite jewels to go down the drain!
5. Time to clean. Take your toothbrush in one hand and hold your silver jewelry with the other. Get the toothbrush wet and dip it in the baking soda. Using a circular motion, gently scrub sections at a time until the entire piece of silver is washed. When it comes to the turquoise stone, be even more gentle. Pay attention to grooves and cracks; dirt likes to settle in these areas.
6. Time to rinse. Turn on the water. Hold your jewelry in one hand and place it under the water. With your other hand, rub the silver between your fingers until all the baking soda comes off. You may have to use the toothbrush very softly to get all of the baking soda from the grooves in the turquoise stone.
7. Buff your silver and turquoise. Rub the piece of jewelry between your fingers with a soft rag. A baby diaper, T-shirt or a microfiber material would be best. Rougher fabrics will scratch your jewels. Now that your turquoise and silver jewelry is clean, watch it shine again!