Cleaning
Treat the bracelets as you would any other gold or silver jewelry. If
you are not wearing it, keep it in a dry and well ventillated place. You
may use any commercial jewelry silver cleaner. My preference is to use
a household recipe first: First scrub the piece gently with an old toothbrush
and a good grease-cutting dish soap using comfortably hot water to remove
any lotion residues that may have accumulated. Rinse well. Line a heat
proof bowl with aluminum foil, shiny side out. Fill the bowl with equal
parts baking soda and salt. Half a cup each should do. Mix. Now place
your bracelet into the bowl, covering it with the dry ingredients. Boil
water. When boiling, slowly and carefully pour the water into the prepared
bowl. The solution will begin to fizz. By jiggling the bracelet with a
fork you can prolong the chemical reaction. Remove from the bowl using
your fork or another suitable tool - remember, it is very hot.
Rinse and dry. Rub shiny with a polishing cloth. |
14K Goldfill
14K Goldfill is not to be confused with electro-plated. The term Goldfill
reflects on a process that fuses a solid layer of Gold, in this case 14K,
1/20 by weight, onto the alloy beneath through heat and pressure. It is
very user friendly and heavier in true gold weight than most electro-plated
items. It will not chip or wear away as is often the case of electro-plated
items. |