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
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