How to Mine the Dirt Out of Your Gold

So, you have a beautiful gold necklace that needs cleaning? Although gold is tarnish-resistant, it does get dirty and smudged and needs cleaning now and again. Try to stay away from harsh soaps, powders, lotions, and even natural skin oils as these will actually cut down on golds brilliance over time. When you clean your gold necklaces, the cleaning process actually removes this buildup of residue and restores the original sparkle and shine that makes your piece of coveted jewelry precious and brilliant for many years to come.
The next time you think about discarding your old toothbrush with soft bristles, think twice! Combine a mild detergent with a small amount of toothpaste and buff your jewelry in a circular motion, then wash off the mild dishwashing liquid and water along with the toothpaste and buff with a soft cloth. Your gold necklace will love you for it.
If you have an extensive jewelry collection or even just a few gold necklaces, remember to get a good jewelry-polishing cloth. They are made of cotton with one side that is treated with the chemical that helps remove tarnish and the other side is used to buff the jewelry. This is an inexpensive way to clean your jewelry that works well. After all, when you purchased your gold jewelry, no doubt the acquisition cost was high and this will extend the value of your gold necklace considerably. Your jewelry cloth will become darkened after extended use, but this is quite normal and doesn't mean that you need to replace it right away, but rather you can continue using it until the fabric itself wears out. No matter what type of jewelry you own, it is important to take care of each item individually. Remember to keep your most precious pieces, including gold necklaces, safely tucked away in a dark, airtight jewelry box in a safe, storage area.