Gold jewelry looks wonderful when it’s new, a little care and attention will ensure that it always stays that way. Over time, gold jewelry can lose its luster and will need cleaning. This page will show you how to clean gold jewelry.

Gold jewelry requires careful and thorough cleaning to keep it looking beautiful. Even though gold is tarnish-proof, it can become easily scratched and dull from everyday wearing and unless it is pure gold, which is twenty four carat, the lower carat grades such as nine, ten, twelve, fourteen and even eighteen carat will have other metals added to the gold, which, while making it more durable, will tarnish. The ideal solution would be to take your gold jewelry to a professional for cleaning, that isn't always practical. Gold jewelry can be safely cleaned at home, with a little planning and care.http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/how-to-clean-jewelry-932.html

If you wish to make your own homemade gold jewelry cleaner, you will need:

1. Mild dish washing detergent
2. A bowl
3. A soft toothbrush or a jewelry brush
4. A soft cloth
5. A jewelry polishing cloth

Cleaning with dish washing detergent and warm water should be sufficient to remove the majority of dirt on and in your gold jewelry. Using the toothbrush, gently clean around the settings of gemstones, or the links in a neck chain or bracelet. If the dirt is very solid,leave the item to soak for a while, then brush it until clean. Do not leave jewelry soaking if it contains emerald, opal or pearl gemstones, as they can be damaged. Ammonia can be used, but sparingly. Cleaning too hard or too often with ammonia could damage your gold jewelry.

• When you have assembled the equipment, you can restore the gleam to your gold jewelry.

1. Fill a bowl with warm water and add a small amount of the dish washing detergent.
2. Place the gold jewelry in the bowl and allow it to soak for a few minutes. This will help to loosen the dirt.
3. Scrub each piece of gold jewelry very gently, using a jewelry brush or a soft-bristled toothbrush. Be careful not to scrub to vigorously.
4. Rinse the jewelry in warm water.
5. Dry the jewelry with a soft cloth or a jewelry polishing cloth.

Now that your gold jewelry has been cleaned and it is once again sparkling, how can you keep it that way?

Prevention is better than cure, you cannot expect your gold jewelry to stay looking at it’s best if you treat it carelessly.

1. Remove your jewelry when showering; soap can dull the gold's finish.
2. Always take your jewelry off when cleaning around the house. Household cleaners, especially those that contain bleach damage gold jewelery.
3. Take care to avoid scratching your gold jewelry. Store each piece separately in a jewelry box.
4. Invest in a jewelry polishing cloth and polish your gold jewelry between wearings.
5. Particular care should be taken with white gold jewelry, as it is very often rhodium plated, excessive wear and tear will cause permanent damage to the finish.http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-clean-gold-2

• Cleaning gold jewelry doesn't have to be an expensive endeavor. You can make your own, homemade cleaning solution and restore the jewelry's luster in a matter of minutes. Proper care will allow you to enjoy wearing your gold jewelry proudly for years to come.

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• Introduction
• Step 1:You will Need
• Step 2: How to Clean Your Jewelry
• Step 3: Keeping the Luster
• Conclusion