How to Clean Silver and Turquoise Stone Jewelry

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How to Clean Silver and Turquoise Stone Jewelry
How to Clean Silver and Turquoise Stone Jewelry
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Jewelery with turquoise stones is very beautiful, especially in combination with silver. If you are the lucky owner of a silver jewel with turquoise stones it will be important to know how to clean both materials so that it does not lose its shine and always looks like new.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Clean the Silver Part of the Jewel

Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 1
Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 1

Step 1. Clean the silver surface with a special polishing cloth

Do not touch the stones with the cloth.

Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 2
Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 2

Step 2. Make a solution by mixing hot water and liquid dish soap

Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 3
Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 3

Step 3. Use a cotton swab dipped in the solution to treat any oxidized areas

Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 4
Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 4

Step 4. Clean the silver surface with a damp cloth

Method 2 of 2: Cleaning the Turquoise Stones

Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 5
Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 5

Step 1. Clean the turquoise with water and a soft clean brush

Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 6
Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 6

Step 2. Dry the jewelry with a soft clean cloth

Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 7
Clean Silver Turquoise Jewelry Step 7

Step 3. Before placing the jewelry in its packaging, allow it to air dry by exposing it to direct sunlight

Advice

  • The silver polishing cloth, if devoid of any detergent, can also be used for cleaning turquoise stones.
  • You can clean your jewelry with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
  • Store your silver and turquoise jewelry in a small, soft jewelry bag, separately from the rest of the jewelry.

Warnings

  • Do not immerse silver jewelry and turquoise stones in water, or any other liquid, as the turquoise may become unstable.
  • Do not wear the turquoise stones during exercise or intense manual activities, you could scratch them.
  • Turquoise stones can be scratched easily, do not use abrasive materials or cleaners when cleaning.

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