Thursday, February 6, 2014

Saving Elegant Rhinestone Chokers From Looking Dull And Being Damaged

By Eliza Mendoza


Rhinestone chokers are some of the most important accessories out there. Whether they are worn to make formal attires look more appealing or create added drama when paired with costumes, they can make women complete standouts. No matter where those who are wearing them go, it's for certain that these items will sparkle and cause a lot of heads to turn.


Just because your prized possessions are sparkling now doesn't mean they will still do so tomorrow. Rhinestones and the metal parts of accessories can collect dirt and grime. What's more, those ornaments that look like precious gems may end up loose. If you don't treat these items in the right way, you may not fully make the most out of your investments.

Keep your chokers from getting into contact with each other. Hard and sharp objects can easily leave rhinestones scratched permanently. Further, keeping multiple pieces together in a single storage space may cause the dangling parts to get tangled up. It's recommendable for you to purchase a jewelry organizer with numerous compartments, each one lined with a soft material like felt. Placing each piece in its own soft pouch is a good idea when you need to take them on the go.

It's a good idea to clean the rhinestones as well as the metal sections with a lint-free cloth after they are used. Women should not do this only when the time comes that they realize their accessories are covered in dust and oils. After wearing, it's good practice for these accessories to be cleaned and polished before being placed back to their proper storage areas.

Eventually, wiping with a soft cloth may fail to completely bring back the lost radiance of rhinestones. Women should refrain from soaking them in jewelry cleaners available commercially when this problem is encountered. These accessories are nothing like the ones used on a daily basis. They require different cleaning methods to save them from ending up damaged.

Putting a little amount of rubbing alcohol or window cleaner on the cloth may be done to help bring back the lost sparkle of those rhinestones. Using a soaking wet cloth is a terrible idea as liquid can ruin the foil backing of rhinestones. To ensure that no rubbing alcohol or window cleaner remains, the choker may be placed face down on a kitchen towel for hours.

Using a toothbrush meant for babies on the metal sections helps remove dirt. Because the bristles are very soft, those gem-like ornaments covering the choker won't end up scratched. Accessories that are plated with silver are prone to tarnishing. When it's apparent that the sheen is gone, their owners may simply buff the surface with an anti-tarnish polishing cloth.

Rhinestone chokers should be worn only after women have put on their clothes and their everyday cosmetics. Hairspray, perfumes, deodorants and others contain strong ingredients that may easily rob these accessories of their sparkle. In contrast, they need to be removed first so that they won't accidentally bump against buttons, zippers, pins and other metal items usually found on women's clothes.




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