Mr Town Talk Top Tips
Jewellery
To keep your jewellery looking bright and new, always store each item in separate boxes or the compartments of your jewellery box. Otherwise, hang it up!
Fine pieces of jewellery should be polished with a new, clean cloth each time as an old cloth may contain tiny pieces of dirt, which could scratch the jewels. The cost of replacing your cloth is far less than having your jewellery professionally re-polished. Don’t be penny wise, pound foolish.
Do wear your jewellery as often as possible. If it's kept locked away, it can lose its brightness. Wearing it helps the metals retain their lustre, and being out-and-about helps keep them bright!
Jewellery scratches so very easily, it’s always wise to keep precious items apart from each other by wrapping them individually in tissue paper, cotton wool or one of my Polishing Cloths.
The setting and stones of most jewellery need to be cleaned regularly, especially if the piece is worn everyday. Small particles of dirt can get inside intricate fittings and dislodge the stones.
Earring clips, butterflies and the clasps on bracelets and necklaces are effectively springs and may need to be adjusted from time to time, to ensure they function properly.
Gold
Gold jewellery scratches so very easily, it's always wise to keep precious items apart from each other by wrapping them individually in tissue paper, cotton wool, or better still, in one of my Gold Polishing Cloths.
Diamonds
Whenever you put diamond jewellery into a Dip or our Sonic Cleaner, do make sure none of the stones are loose. If any diamonds do fall out, they'll be very hard to see in the liquid!
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but their own worst enemy. They can easily scratch each other, and a sharp knock could crack them. My advice is: store them separately.
Diamonds are extremely hard and have a grain, similar to wood, which means a sharp knock could crack them. They can also scratch each other, so it's wise to store them separately.
Silver
Opaque gems are often set in silver. Do take care to avoid getting the silver polish on the stones. Remember: if in doubt, seek professional help.
An old, soft toothbrush is excellent for getting into the nooks and crannies of intricate jewellery and silverwork. I’ve found that cotton buds do a good job, too!
Remember: always take off your silver jewellery before going swimming or getting into a hot tub!
Fine pieces of jewellery should be polished with a new, clean cloth each time as an old cloth may contain tiny pieces of dirt, which could scratch the jewels. The cost of replacing your cloth is far less than having your jewellery professionally re-polished. Don’t be penny wise, pound foolish.
When you’re polishing fine silver, always use a gentle, circular motion. This will help preserve the delicate surface of the soft metal.
For the very best results I recommend you use my Silver Sparkle in conjunction with one of my Silver Polishing Cloths.
Pearls
Always remember to put your pearls on after applying perfume, cosmetics and hairspray, not before, as products like these can damage the stones’ lustre.
Avoid getting the string of your pearl necklace too wet as it will expand and could crack the stones.
To check whether pearls are natural, cultured of artificial, run them across your mouth and against your teeth. Only artificial ones will feel perfectly smooth.
Never wash pearls in water. Oils from your own skin will help maintain their gleam, so wear them as often as possible.
The best thing in the world for preserving the gleam in your pearls is the natural oil in your skin. I recommend you wear your little treasures as often as possible.
