Jewelry Care - How to Clean Crystal Jewelry
The video features how to clean your MONOLISA crystal jewelry with Artist Lisa Ramos.
Keeping your MONOLISA crystal jewelry clean and long-lasting means properly caring for your pieces. Jewelry designed with crystal elements requires special care. The jewelry tips in this blog article will help you maintain the longevity of your shimmering handmade crystal jewelry pieces.
Cleaning Steps – Handmade Crystal Jewelry
Prior to cleaning MONOLISA crystal jewelry you will need the following:
- Two small bowls
- Warm water
- Palmolive soap
- Soft cloth
Fill your first bowl with warm water and Palmolive soap. In the second bowl, pour plain warm water. Soak your MONOLISA jewelry pieces for about five minutes in the soapy water. Then rinse carefully with warm water, either by soaking the jewelry in the warm water bowl or running it gently under the faucet. Carefully pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the pieces to air dry.
Remember not to use any harsh brushes or sponges. For crystals containing a foil backing, use caution not to scratch the foil and avoid using any type of brush on the back of the stone. Treat the crystals like glass—they can break or become damaged if dropped.
On some earring styles, the crystal elements easily slide off the components, so avoid flipping your pieces upside down. The picture below is an example of an earring style where the crystals can easily come off.
More Jewelry Care Tips
- Remove your jewelry when performing tasks that may cause physical damage.
- Keep jewelry away from harsh chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, and chlorine.
- Remove jewelry when applying lotions and other beauty products.
- Store jewelry in a dry place or sealed bags.
- Remove jewelry when swimming, showering, or taking a bath.
- Do not use silver cleaner on your crystals.
- To add extra sparkle, gently clean the crystal elements with a soft lint-free cloth.
"Jewelry is always in style."
This blog article is written by California Jewelry Designer Lisa Ramos, who is a member of the International Gem Society (IGS), Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), and the Argentium Silver Guild.
Thank you Lisa for bringing in the energy of the Universe with your Divine crystalline creations. Love & Light.
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