How To Keep Vintage Rhinestone Bracelets From Losing Their Beauty

By Elsa Noel


The point of putting on fashion accessories is to make your clothes appear more interesting and bring the spotlight to your personality, not keep you from shining. That is why it's a good idea to properly care for and store your collection of vintage rhinestone bracelets. You don't have to go through a lot of trouble just to ensure that your dazzling jewelries are always looking fabulous.

The primary goal is to save those rhinestones from losing their glitter. It is also important to keep the metal parts just as shiny as these eye-catching decorative elements. Especially because a bracelet is worn right next to your hand which you need for doing all sorts of activities, the item has to be dazzling. There is no point in wearing something that is not kept in an excellent state.

When these items are not being used, remember to store them in the proper manner. Jewelry experts recommend for any style conscious female just like you to opt for the use of a top-notch organizer. The best one to get is something that has multiple sections to prevent tangles. Check that each comes lined with felt or any other type of soft material that prevents scratches.

Make it a habit to keep the box a fashion accessory originally comes in as you may choose to stash every item in its own packaging. Especially if you are considering selling your collection some time in the future, it is a good idea to place them inside their own boxes for added market value. Placing them in individual pouches when traveling can keep them from harm.

Water is one of the few enemies of fashion accessories boasting of sparkling rhinestones as the foil backing can get damaged. If not for this vital part, rhinestones won't be able to fully mimic the appeal of diamonds and other precious stones. That is why you should refrain from soaking a bracelet in water or stash the item in a place where there is plenty of moisture present in the air.

Time will come when the rhinestones have to be cleaned in order to bring back the gleam of these lovely decorative elements. Carrying out such task is best done with the help of a soft cloth dampened a little with the glass cleaner of your choice. Refrain from resorting to the use of harsh jewelry cleaners. As stated above, you should not immerse the item in water to get it cleaned.

As for the remaining metal parts, using polishing cloth is usually enough to make them gleaming once again. This cheap cleaning aid is highly safe and effective, and you can easily get them at department stores, boutiques and even on the internet. Stubborn dirt and grime can be removed with a damp toothbrush with soft bristles. Remember to fully dry the vintage jewelry before storing.

Harsh chemicals in your daily cosmetic products can rob those vintage bracelets of their sparkle. That is why you should put them on only after you have applied your hairspray, deodorant, lotion, perfume and others. Make it a habit to remove them first at the end of your day. Doing so saves them from rubbing against the likes of metal buttons and zippers on your clothing.




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