Secrets of shiny jewellery

I was sent this recently and thought I would pass it on........
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Last weekend I was all ready to join friends for dinner in a brand new outfit, when suddenly I noticed the state of the gold necklace I was wearing. Months and months of neglect in my jewellery box had dulled and tarnished the metal.

So I resolved to give my jewellery a good cleaning this week. The only thing was, I didn’t really know how best to go about it. But after some PFC-style investigation, here is what I found out.

To get your gold sparkling, soak it for seven minutes... in gin! Then bring up the shine with a soft bristled toothbrush and, finally, buff it with a soft cloth you’d use for cleaning spectacles.

For silver jewellery, try toothpaste. Rinse afterwards, of course.

Amber is best cleaned in warm milk, then dried and polished with a soft silk cloth.

Emeralds should always be taken to a professional cleaner, as they are fragile. Never put emeralds in hot water. And never wash opals – merely buff them with a soft cloth.

Finally, my publisher volunteered this bizarre cleaning tip, which she and her friends have tried and tested. If you are out at a restaurant that provides hot towels (typically, an Indian restaurant), then use the towels to give the silver jewellery you are wearing an instant, brilliant shine.

Love and Light
Sue
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suebailey2003@btopenworld.com
Herb Specialist
www.gatewayworkshops.com
www.gateway4health.co.uk

Thank you Sue.

I will pass on this valuable info to my friends.
It all sounds very simple.

Thank you for your valuable information.
I really appreciate this post. I was wondering how to make my few ornaments look a little less worn and brighter.

Gisele

Thank you Sue.
This is very helpful information.

Sue

I missed this post as well.
Thank you Sue.

Love,
Vicky