Keeping Your Handmade Swarovski Bracelets Sparkling For A Long Time

By Dominique Martin


Jewelry pieces adorned with dazzling Swarovski crystals can cause a lot of heads to turn towards your direction. It's easy to tell that you have exquisite taste when it comes to accessorizing if your own handmade Swarovski bracelets. No matter the occasion, venue or your mood, putting on these items can make you look unforgettable.

You have to take note that these prized possessions of yours will remain stunning only if you treat them with much love and care. The crystals primarily responsible for the unmistakable allure of these wrist ornaments are susceptible to scratches and chips. The plated metal parts are prone to ending up damaged especially when they unnecessarily come into contact with water and oxygen, as well as ammonia, chlorine and other strong chemicals.

Place these sparkling items in their original containers if you're not wearing them. In case they are no longer around, fret not. You can easily purchase velvet or cotton pouches at land-based jewelry stores. Make it a habit to stash a single bracelet only in each pouch. Buying a large organizer is a great idea most especially if you're planning on obtaining more of these items as time passes by.

Make it a habit to carefully wipe your wrist accessories with a soft and lint-free cloth just before you place them in their proper storage spaces. This removes dirt, oils and other impurities that can mar the crystals as well as the metal plating. Having baby wipes within your easy reach all the time is a great way to keep these personal ornaments of yours sparkling whenever you're wearing them.

Stubborn dirt and stains can be removed by using a soft-bristled toothbrush dipped in warm water with a little mild detergent. See to it that you immediately dry the surface with a cotton cloth or tissue. Refrain from using commercial jewelry cleaners as most of them contain ammonia that can ruin the plating. It is also not a good idea to use sonic cleaners on your prized fashion accessories.

Remember to wear your bracelets only after you have applied all of your preferred cosmetics. Body lotions, perfumes, hairsprays and others that you use on a regular basis tend to contain harsh chemicals. Some of them may damage the plated metal. Others may cause the discoloration of those eye-catching crystals as well as make them seem less brilliant, keeping you from looking your best.

Remember to wear these items last when dressing up. Take them off just before you undress. Following these very simple rules helps save the crystals from ending up scratched by metal components in clothes such as buttons, zippers and pins. It is definitely not a good idea to have those glittery decorative ornaments bump against hard surfaces or objects as they are basically glass.

Do not leave them sitting under the direct heat of the sun or next to appliances such as ovens or radiators. Remember to take them off just before you wash your hands, work out, take a swim, hit the shower or clean the house. Making these stunning fashion accessories last for a very long time is as simple as avoiding or minimizing their contact with anything that can ruin them.




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