Keeping your jewelry as long as possible is a real challenge! To keep all their shine, we give you some tips on how to store them properly and make the most of them.
Jewelry is a bit like shoes: you never have enough! Today, we like to change jewelry regularly and match it with our outfits. But often, these are costume jewelry that you only keep for a few months as they eventually rust or oxidize. And even when we decide to invest in plated, gold or silver jewelry, sometimes we have unpleasant surprises. Less shiny jewel, chains that get tangled up in each other … In short, it can quickly turn into a nightmare!
The secret ? It's storage. Your jewelry should be constantly pampered and stored in boxes or appropriate storage. If they are not stored properly, then you risk getting rid of them much faster than you think, and that's a shame. To remedy this and keep them as long as possible, we give you several tips that will completely change the life of your jewelry!
Store your jewelry properly: the most important tips
Before moving on to the big storage, do as you would with your clothes: sort. Take all of your jewelry, put it on a table, and sort it, keeping only jewelry in good condition and those you wear regularly. Then divide it by category. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings should be stored separately. Also separate gold and silver jewelry, to prevent fading.
- Store your jewelry in boxes
When you expose your jewelry to dust, it can oxidize, tarnish, and easily lose its shine. Store them in boxes that you can close and avoid leaving them in the open. Indeed, the sulfur present in the air oxidizes with the metal and causes it to blacken. If you don't have boxes, you can also put your jewelry in small pouches.
- Protect your jewelry from moisture
In contact with humidity, the metal of your jewelry can react by oxidizing or causing the appearance of stains. Therefore, jewelry should never be stored in a bathroom or damp room, as the humidity there is particularly high and damages your jewelry. Always store them in a dry place, ideally in their original boxes or pouches.
- Do not layer your jewelry
By layering and stacking your jewelry, especially rings, you risk scratching them. To avoid damaging them, always separate your jewelry and prefer boxes that have many small individual compartments. Also choose a box with a velvet coating, it's much softer on jewelry!
How to keep your silver jewelry?
Silver jewelry unfortunately has a tendency to darken over time, and this is an inevitable phenomenon. Another factor that accelerates the aging of silver jewelry is the acidity of the skin of the person who wears the jewelry. So always keep them in an airtight box and if they lose their shine, clean them regularly with a soft cloth or chamois.
How to keep your gold jewelry?
Like silver, gold can deteriorate over time. To avoid scratches and loss of shine, separate your jewelry well and avoid mixing it with another metal! Your gold jewelry should be kept in a clean, dry place, such as a jewelry box or fabric-lined case.
How to store precious stones?
If some of your jewelry contains precious stones, it is important not to store them and mix them with your other jewelry! Precious stones are very easily damaged, so they must be kept in their original box, in a pouch or a jewelry box specially designed for. Also avoid contact with water, cream etc.
How to keep your costume jewelry?
Unfortunately, costume jewelry does not last forever and has a rather short lifespan. But to make them as profitable as possible, there are very effective little tips. Do not wear them for several days in a row, alternate and vary as often as possible. Avoid sleeping in them and remove them to wash your hands and shower. In the evening, remove your jewelry and clean it with a soft cloth to remove makeup residue, or sweat acidity which, by reaction with the metal, will oxidize it. Store it directly in a dry place away from moisture, heat and light.
What storage should I choose for my jewelry?
Today, the jewelry box is one of the decorative elements not to be overlooked in a bedroom. Very practical, it allows you to organize your jewelry well thanks to its different compartments, and especially to protect them. There are several sizes, colors and materials to meet the desires of each. If you like to see your jewelry, you can choose transparent acrylic storage boxes.
- Jewelry displays
If you prefer to display your jewelry, jewelry displays and trees are made for you! And today, there are some very pretty ones that go perfectly with your interior design. Rings, bracelets, chains … All your jewelry will be visible and will serve as decoration at the same time. The only problem with this type of storage is that you have to pass the dust regularly!
If you are a very organized person and like nothing lying around on your dresser or dressing table, the drawer storage is the one for you. Today, there are indeed cabinets or dressers that have a built-in drawer specially designed for jewelry. If you don't plan on changing furniture, you could very well use a drawer in your dresser and add jewelry organizers to it.
DIY: 3 original ideas to store your jewelry
If you don't necessarily want to spend the agent for the storage of your jewelry, know that there are very nice DIYs that you can find on Pinterest. Here are some examples of gun storage that deserve a little attention!
1. The driftwood jewelry holder
2. Glass bottles as a support for bracelets
3. Transform a frame into a jewelry holder
How do I store my jewelry when I go on a trip?
When we go on a trip, we often have the habit of slipping our jewelry into one of the pockets of our toiletry bag. The result: the chains become tangled and the jewels knock against each other, which can cause scratches. To protect your jewelry well and keep its good condition, consider investing in small jewelry boxes that do not take up space in the suitcase (or in the handbag) and that you can take everywhere with you!
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