Engagement jewellery - 9 Amazing Tips for Storing it

Engagement jewellery - 9 Amazing Tips for Storing it

There are three types of people in this world: those who are neat, those who are messy, and those who are messy but want to be neat. Which group are you in? Regardless of whether we are generally neat or messy, our objective should be to organize our possessions. That allows us to access them quickly. Furthermore, it helps to safeguard everything we own, including our engagement jewellery. Here are some tips to help organize (and consequently protect) any jewelry that you own:

1. Store jewelry in a good location

You could consider a standard jewelry box to organize smaller jewelry collections. If the pieces are particularly valuable, then consider using a jewelry box that includes a lock and key. You could also add organizers and trays to shallow dresser drawers, to store larger jewelry collections.

2. Store similar items together

You could keep your most valuable items in their original boxes, and label the outside of the boxes. Consider storing silver jewelry pieces in jewelry pouches constructed of felt. This will prevent the pieces from becoming tarnished.

3. Run link necklaces through a straw

This will prevent the necklaces from knotting up. Lay the straws flat inside a tray or drawer.

4. Take special measures to store and safeguard valuable jewelry pieces

Some locations include a safe-deposit box in a bank, or safe within your home. It is important to have a professional appraise the value of the jewelry pieces, and then insure them. Taking these steps will provide optimum protection.

5. Keep your jewelry away from harsh chemicals

This includes chlorine, which can cause the polish or finish of gemstones to corrode.

6. Determine what you want and do not want

Sift through all of your jewelry, and determine which pieces are:

• Broken

• Mismatched

• Out-of-style

• Unused

• Worn

You should carefully decide whether you want to keep or discard these jewelry pieces.

7. Clean and repair the items that you can

Try to salvage the jewelry pieces that you can either clean or repair. While a million years would not be enough to clean some jewelry pieces, it is worth trying to restore old jewelry's past brilliance.

8. Use a mild solution to clean gold, diamonds and platinum

Create the solution by combining a mild dishwashing liquid detergent and warm water into a bowl. It is vital that liquid detergent is indeed mild. After soaking the jewelry pieces for several minutes, rinse them. Then use a smooth chamois or lint-free cloth to polish the jewelry pieces.

9. Clean silver properly

You could use a jeweler's cloth or silver polish, in order to clean your silver jewelry pieces. Another option is to use a soft toothbrush and a little toothpaste, in order to remove dirt and grime that has fallen into the crevices of the jewelry. Then rinse the piece.

Whether you have one or one hundred pieces of jewelry, the aforementioned tips can help you to store and protect your collection. They are effective for neat freaks and Messy Marvin's alike. Get organized!

About the Author
Paul Evans loves to write about jewellery and provides content about all things jewellery and specialises in wedding and engagement rings. Get more information regarding Diamond rings.

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