How to Keep Your CZ Jewelry Sparkling Through The Years
CZ Jewelry is probably one of the most misunderstood jewelry. Many of these owners believe they are fragile and just let them stored away to accumulate dirt and dust to avoid the risk of damaging them when cleaning. To The contrary, they are not that difficult to maintain and polish. Expensive jewelries need to be cleaned every now and then to keep their brilliance and luster, and the same thing applies to cubic zirconia jewelries. There are many elements that will make our jewelries look dull. Soap and moisturizers leave a dull film on your stone that is hardest to get rid of.
When cleaning your CZ jewelry, an old toothbrush will suffice, and there is no need to buy additional special equipment. Also, get one spoonful of regular dishwashing solution or liquid detergent and diluted them in warm water. Immerse the item in the solution and brush gently, wash it thoroughly and let it dry with a cotton cloth. When you can still see some leftover buildup in your jewelry, soak the jewelry piece in hot water with stronger detergent for another 15 minutes and brush it again. Another alternative is use toothpaste and baking soda and cover the jewelry for 15 minutes, wet your old toothbrush and gently brush the jewelry piece, continue to dip your brush into water until you get a good lather. After this process, rinse the item in running water while brushing gently to remove the suds. You will notice that your jewelry has regained its old glory.
Avoid exposing your CZ jewelry to abrasive substances such as household chemicals when cleaning with bleach or ammonia. When you swim in a pool, don’t ever use your jewelry, as the chemicals can make your jewelry appear dull. Although most abrasive cleansers will not damage a CZ stone, they will, however, take the lustrous shine off the metal in which the stone is set.
Gemologists all agree that CZ jewelry matches closely the characteristics of a diamond, closer than any other jewelry piece. AS CZ is generally becoming an acceptable and cheaper substitute for diamond, the care and attention you give it should be the same way you would care for an authentic diamond.
When all else fails and the dirt remains in your CZ jewelry, bring it to a jeweller and give it a high-pressure steam clean, as would be done to a diamond. This is a surefire solution to remove any scum off your jewelry.
When we clean a customer’s jewelry and inspect it for wear or missing stones, persistent dirt is always the outcome of irregular cleaning by the owner. Abrasive wear is the result and eventually, possibly a loose stone.
When using make-up, lotions or hair spray ,it is best to do it before you put on your jewelry. To avoid unnecessarily damaging or scratching your piece, put your jewelry in a pouch made of cloth or stored in a compartment of its own in your jewelry box.
Maintaining the look of your CZ jewelry is just simply cleaning them regularly. If you wear it everyday, cleaning it once a week is sufficient.
By following our simple tips on properly cleaning cubic zirconia, you will have assurance your CZ jewelry will not only preserve its special magnificence and splendor for years to come, but it will shine continuously for you when you wear it, and accompany you to any special event! It is going to be a delightful experience as the rays of the sun reflect through your CZ jewelry.