Do you know how to store jewelry? Precious metals should be
treated a bit differently than costume jewelry or substitute jewelry. If
you’re lucky enough to own some real jewels, you should take prime care
of them so they will hold their beauty for years to come! Keep on
reading to learn how to store jewelry!
One of the best tips for how to store jewelry is to keep it in a soft
pouch! Especially pearls, since they can be easily scratched. Never
store more than one jewelry item in a pouch at one time though. When you
purchase the jewelry, ask the jeweler if you can have a pouch to store
it in if he or she doesn’t offer one up front!
2. A Safe Or Lock Box
With home burglaries always a threat, it’s never a bad idea to store
your valuables in a safe in your home! In the event of a fire or flood
or some other natural catastrophe, a safe can further protect your
precious jewelry. You can buy a safe in nearly any size, so figure out
what will work best for you.
If you are wary that having a safe in your home might pose a huge target
for vandalism on your house, then here’s another option: Hide your
precious metals in plain sight! Place them in sealed containers and keep
them in places a thief wouldn’t think to look. For example, you could
hide valuables in a sewing kit, or in an empty lotion bottle placed on
your bathroom shelf.
4. Avoid Wood And Plastic
Whatever you do, never store your valuable jewels on or near wood or
plastic. This can have bad effects on your jewelry! Invest in a nice
jewelry box to keep your jewels safe and lasting as long as possible.
5. In Velvet Lined Jewelry Boxes
If you would like to use a wooden or metal jewelry box to store your
precious metals in, then you can do so! Just make sure the box is velvet
lined. Jewels need soft surfaces to keep them from being scratched or
rubbing against things that might harm them or dull their shine.
6. Wrapped in Tissue Paper
If you don’t own a velvet lined jewelry box, there is still a safe
way to store your jewelry! Just wrap it in regular tissue paper. This
will keep it dry and protected from scratches or fading! Any kind of
tissue paper will do, so you can use what you have on hand.
7. Away from Other Jewelry
It’s important that you don’t store your real jewels near fake
jewels. Precious metals may be damaged if you keep them near the false
ones or near plastic and other baubles. Plus, the real thing can be
scratched too easily, and you don’t want a tarnished necklace or
bracelet!
8. On a Necklace Hanger
I love necklace hangers! They allow you to see what you have at one
swift glance without needing to dig through a box. Plus, your necklaces
will never be tangled up. If you feel safe leaving your valuables on
display, then consider using a necklace hanger! Just make sure the
necklaces never touch.
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