If you’re looking for new diamond or gold jewelry to add to your collection, you may have been told to stay away from ‘CZ Gold Jewelry.’
Cubic Zirconia are stones that look a lot like diamonds, and they compliment gold settings very well. Some people even prefer the look of CZ stones, since they refract light a little differently than authentic diamonds, and can offer a dazzling colorful shine.
This is the reason that many people are choosing CZ for precious jewelry such as wedding or engagement bands.
There are a number of CZ gold jewelry options that are available to you if you know where to look, but once you find the items, you’ll need to know how to keep your jewelry clean as well.
Here are some tips that will help.
How To Care For Your CZ Gold Jewelry
The first thing you should do is wipe down your CZ gold jewelry with a flannel cloth.
This is a safe way to remove the lotion and soap residue that has no doubt collected on the jewelry. The flannel will treat both the stone and metal parts of your jewelry, so you may want to purchase a cloth made of flannel just for jewelry cleaning purposes.
Next, you’ll need to dip your CZ gold jewelry in a bowl of soapy, warm water. You should add two or three drops of gentle, bleach free dish soap for every cup of water. Allow your jewelry to sit in the bowl for about 5 minutes to soak off any dirt or impurities.
This will also loosen the dirt that may have gathered in hard to reach places, and will help to keep your jewelry looking like new. You’ll probably want to do this about once a month or so.
Scrub the CZ gold jewelry with a soft brush, but remember to be gentle. You don’t want to scratch the gold settings or damage your CZ stone.
What Not To Use On Your CZ Gold Jewelry
Don’t use hard or swaying motions, and remember to treat the jewelry with round and brushing strokes. Hold your jewelry over running water, so that you can rinse it while you scrub for quicker cleaning. Be sure to keep the bowl in the sink when you’re cleaning the jewelry, so that you won’t run the risk of your jewelry going down the drain.
Adding The Finishing Touch To Your CZ Gold Jewelry
Wipe down the CZ gold jewelry with a flannel cloth to dry it. This will keep your jewelry from streaking or getting soap spots. Some jewelry pieces will end up looking better if you air dry them after washing.
Just remember that mild detergent is always best when it comes to cleaning CZ gold jewelry. If you use bleach or other abrasive cleaners, you can yellow the stone and tarnish the gold setting.
If you have another way that you are using to effectively clean your CZ Gold Jewelry we would like to hear your thoughts, please place your comments below.
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