Caring For Your Native American Jewelry
Do not ruin your Native American jewelry on clothing. Don’t wear your jewelry before dressing, and remove it first before taking off your clothes if it has pointed areas or can possibly snag clothing on clasps, etc.
Keep a sterling-silver polishing cloth handy for a fast wipe before wearing your jewelry. Lint free material is available in most jewelry shops and bargain stores.
Don’t wear you jewelry if you’re intending to go for a swim in a swimming pool, spa or any other water which will contain chemicals, or use it around household chemicals that we customarily use for daily cleaning, they contain substances that will simply oxidize jewelries.
Store Native American silver jewelry (and other metals that are at the mercy of tarnishing) in an air-tight or zip-lock plastic carrier bag. This low tech methodology of storing your jewelry will keep them looking like new, for a considerable time.
Most jewelry can be cleaned with a soft material and mild detergent added to water if necessary, rinse with clear water and dry with a soft material. If you employ a jewelry cleaning liquid, read the instructions conscientiously before using. Some types of beads and gems, including pearls, turquoise, opal, and other soft stones, should never be put into any cleaning solution.
Remove your Native American jewelry before retiring to bed. Sleeping in your jewelry can add further stress to chains, joints, etc, and shorten the life of your possessions.
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