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Question: How to clean old acrylic costume jewelry?

oh, what a score I found at the antique store! old acrylic (lucite, bakelite?) strung necklaces & bracelets, funky earrings, and a TON of plastic bangles. So much is so very lovely and i'm just itching to make things out of it, but lots of it is dirty, with a sticky dust like film on it. anyone know how I can clean the film of without damaging the beads that seem to be painted acrylic? they're so lovely and light weight, perfect for chunky bracelets and earrings, but i'm scared i'll destroy them :( any advice?

Answer: well lets see if u don't want to use em try 2 not wear ...

well lets see if u don't want to use em try 2 not wear it like everyday so u won't lose em... well if they get dirty try cleaning it with toothpast(i knoe it sounds wierd but it makes it look shiny)if not go to walmart or where ever u go 2 shop buy this thing its called jelery cleaner(something like that)u'll find it in the jewlery section.

Question: I used a jewelry cleaner on what I thought was silver but all it did was completely tarnish it what do I do?

Answer: try toothpaste and a toot brush. then polish with a cotton ...

try toothpaste and a toot brush. then polish with a cotton tee shirt

Answer: Unless it is marked, it is probably not sterling. Did you ...

Unless it is marked, it is probably not sterling. Did you use a cleaner specifically for Silver? Don't worry, you can always have it re-plated by a Jeweler for $15 - $25. All White Gold and Silver Jewelry is Rhodium plated. Wishing you the very best, Psyche

Question: can anyone tell me the very best cleaner/cleaning system used for SILVER jewelry?

Answer: there is nothing you can do except rub away the tarnish. you ...

there is nothing you can do except rub away the tarnish. you have to rub it really well like your buffing it.

Answer: Boil water and add some detergent powder and then wash your ...

Boil water and add some detergent powder and then wash your silver jewelry,or use lemon cut into small pieces and rub your silver with it and wash with hot water.

Answer: Simichrome Polish, I swear by it! Simichrome Polish quickly ...

Simichrome Polish, I swear by it! Simichrome Polish quickly brings any metal to a high shine and retards tarnishing by leaving a thin protective coating. It removes heavy tarnish and polishes silver, chrome, aluminum, gold, stainless steel, pewter, and magnesium. Car and motorcycle owners use it to polish wheels, tailpipes, bumpers, and many other metal parts. Antique dealers use it on both plated and solid sterling silverware to quickly remove even black tarnish. Simichrome is non abrasive so it won't harm the metal. I use it often inline of work. It is a lifesaver! You can find it on-line, or usually in stores that sell car and motorcycle parts. Wishing you the very best, Psyche

Question: Can you clean your jewelry too much?

I mostly have white gold and sterling silver and I clean it at home w/ jewelry cleaner every 2 weeks and take them in for pro cleaning every 6 months...too much?

Answer: JEWELRY CAN THIN OUT OR BECOME WORN LOOKING IF YOU CLEAN IT ...

JEWELRY CAN THIN OUT OR BECOME WORN LOOKING IF YOU CLEAN IT TOO MUCH WITH ABRASIVE CLEANERS. YOU CAN ALSO TRY SOAP AND A TOOTHBRUSH FOR THE SAME EFFECT WITH NO DAMAGE.

Answer: maybe turn the 2 weeks into 3 or 4 weeks but other than that ...

maybe turn the 2 weeks into 3 or 4 weeks but other than that I think your doing a great job! not alot of people take care of their things!

Answer: Caring for your Jewelry is always a must! When I buy a piece ...

Caring for your Jewelry is always a must! When I buy a piece of Jewelry I clean it and then put it inJewelry Box. This is important because dust can damage Gemstones. Then, I only clean them after I wear them. Twice a year I will go through and clean / inspect allJewelry. I try not to over clean them because all White Gold and Sterling Silver Jewelry is Rhodium Plated, which can wear over time. Sterling Silver tends to wear faster than White Gold. Depending upon the piece of Jewelry, it can cost between $15 - $50 to have them re-plated. Also, be mindful that some chemicals and other elements can damage Gemstones. Below I have included a link to a Gemstone Care Chart. It has helped me so much through the years. Wishing you the very best, Psyche

Question: Can you clean you jewelry too much?

I mostly have white gold and sterling silver and I clean it at home w/ jewelry cleaner every 2 weeks and take them in for pro cleaning every 6 months...too much?

Answer: I personally do not think so, but it all depends on how ...

I personally do not think so, but it all depends on how often you wear your jewelry. If you not wear them everyday, there is no need to clean them that much.

Answer: I dont think you can do it to much. But theres really no ...

I dont think you can do it to much. But theres really no point in cleaning it until its noticable.

Answer: That isent too much.......that's perfect u gotta keep u ...

That isent too much.......that's perfect u gotta keep u looking hott.....dont u???? well I enjoy ansering question's so ask me as many as u want!!!!! & remember keep looking hott!!!!!

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