How to Clean Copper Jewelry
Choosing the wrong method of cleaning handmade jewelry or using harsh chemicals can damage and even ruin your most treasured piece of unique handcrafted jewelry. Here are some suggestions to keep your handmade earrings and handmade bracelets looking like new.
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| Copper Flower Jewelry |
Another great way of cleaning copper jewelry uses a solution of lemon or lime juice with a dash of salt. This solution is easy, readily available and will restore the shine to copper jewelry.
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| Copper Cuff Flower Bracelets |
Handmade jewelry handcrafted from metal can also be cleaned using this method. If your handcrafted jewelry, silver jewelry or copper jewelry contains stones take special care to make sure the acidic lemon juice does not come into contact with the stones.
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| Handmade Copper Red Rose Bracelets |
Storing your copper jewelry in plastic re-closeable bags when not being worn will help to keep the jewelry clean and shining. Continuous exposure to air and moisture is what causes oxidation or tarnish. You might also like to coat your copper jewelry with clear acrylic lacquer to protect it from discoloration.
Colorful Copper SW Native American Earrings
Copper jewelry can be quick to tarnish, but the good news is that it is easy to clean and restore to its original shine. With some common household items and a little bit of elbow grease, your silver, copper and handcrafted jewelry can be as lovely as it was the day you purchased it or made it. So do not throw out that tarnished piece of jewelry, make it look like new again!
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| Copper Arrowhead SW Native American Earrings |
Rinse the piece off well after dipping and dry before storing it. Grapefruit juice and vinegar will also work, although lemon juice tends to get the best results. Use the jewelry polishing cloth to add extra luster and keep the piece shiny between cleanings.
No polishing required for Copper Reflections Handmade Jewelry as they are coated with there layers of acrylic finish.