How To Clean Your Jewelry
All Natural Jewelry Cleaning Technique
Below, I list a few ways to clean your solid copper jewelry! These cleaning methods will not prevent the darkening of the copper, but will help keep your 100% solid copper jewelry bright and new.
⚠ If your pedant has been pre-darkened/patina ‘on purpose’ by me before purchase [“Patina” darkening by Liver of Sulphur/LOS], the pendant may be cleaned with warm soap and water; pat dry ⚠
· Helpful Reminders ·
- New and unfinished copper will be shiny and bright [ like a new penny ]
- Over time, copper develops a patina and darkens into a warm brown color that gives a sweet boho feel to our jewelry!
- Because of oils naturally on our skin, touching solid copper can cause it to discolor
- [ This darkening is a natural process ] not a defect ☺
- To help prevent natural darkening:
- Please avoid keeping any metal jewelry items in humidity of the bathroom
- A quick cleaning or polishing will help keep the pendant bright!
- Place dry jewelry in the cotton bags provided to help against discoloration
- A coat of clear nail polish or resin can be applied to areas jewelry has contact with the skin; it’s important to let items dry completely before storing them
· Clean Copper Jewelry Naturally! ·
« Mild Acidic Bath »
~ Vinegar is natural and inexpensive
~ Apple Cider Vinegar may have a better smell
« Vinegar and Salt »
- Collect 1 tablespoon salt, 1 cup vinegar, and 3 cups water ; pour into a pot
- Bring all above ingredients to a boil, turn off, set aside
- Carefully immerse copper jewelry into the pot until the tarnish comes off (within 1-2 min)
- Rinse under warm / cool water; pat-dry thoroughly; oil stone if desired; See it shine!