Choosing hip hop jewelry to add to your collection is no easy feat, with tons of varieties to choose from, such as stylish tennis chains, Cuban gold chain and Cuban link chain, the attention-worthy Jesus piece, or even bling bling watches and ice jewelry. Needless to say, buying a watch isn't easy on the wallet either! So, it's obvious that you need to keep your precious pieces in perfect condition to prolong their lifespan, or you'll see your money go up in smoke in no time. And while professionally cleaning your jewelry is an important step, it can sometimes be quite expensive, especially for your hip hop jewelry! Still, cleaning your bling bling jewelry is relatively simple, if you keep a few things in mind. That said, here are our top three tips for keeping your jewelry clean, shiny, and in perfect condition.
Avoid purchasing jewelry cleaning solutions as they may contain harsh ingredients that could tarnish your jewelry. While some commercially available solutions are highly recommended, it's safer to make your own cleaner with safe and gentle ingredients to avoid disasters. The best jewelry cleaning solution is inexpensive and can be found at home! Simply mix a few drops of dish soap in warm water, submerge your jewelry for a few minutes—longer if it's dirty—then gently scrub it with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Rinse the jewelry in a separate bowl of warm water, then gently dry it with a paper towel or soft cloth.
Note: Do not use a toothbrush on your ice jewelry or tennis chains to avoid dislodging the prongs that hold the gemstones!
It's essential to put your jewelry on last when preparing your outfit. Apply your lotion and let it absorb into your skin, or spray on your perfume and let it dry before adding your jewelry. This way, the chemicals in your lotion or perfume won't interact with the metals in your jewelry. Additionally, substances like body oil, nail polish and remover, sweat, and chlorine easily tarnish plated jewelry, so try to avoid letting these substances come into contact with your jewelry as much as possible. And please, don't wear jewelry to the gym or the pool! Remember, the gym and pool are not the place to show off your Cuban link chain, tennis chain, or even your bling bling watches—you'll only get laughed at for being silly!
After wearing your jewelry, clean your pieces with a soft cloth to remove accumulated dirt and dust, which also restores the shine to your items! Also, store your jewelry in a suitable dry place, such as a jewelry box or watch case, and preferably wrapped in a soft cloth or bag and separate from other pieces.
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