CZ Jewelry is probably one of the most misunderstood jewelry. Most owners think they are fragile and just let them stored away to accumulate dirt and dust to avoid the risk of damaging them when cleaning. To The contrary, they are not that difficult to maintain and polish. Authentic diamonds need to be cleaned every now and then to maintain their original sparkle and magnificence, and the same thing applies to cubic zirconia jewelries. There are many elements that will make our jewelries look dull. When soap or moisturizers are used, it will turn your jewelry to look dull and restoration will usually be difficult.
When cleaning your CZ jewelry, an old toothbrush will suffice, and there is no need to buy additional special equipment. You will also need a spoonful of ordinary liquid detergent or dishwashing solution diluted in warm water. Submerge the jewelry in the solution and gently brush, wash it well and let it dry with a cotton cloth. If some of the buildup was left behind, mix a stronger detergent and immerse the jewelry in it for 10 to 15 minutes and brush it again. Some other technique is use toothpaste and baking soda and cover the jewelry for 15 minutes, wet your old toothbrush and gently brush the jewelry piece, continue doing this until you reach a good lather. After this process, rinse the item in running water while brushing gently to remove the suds. You will notice that your jewelry has regained its old glory.
Avoid exposing your CZ jewelry to abrasive substances such as household chemicals when cleaning with bleach or ammonia. When swimming in chlorinated water remove your piece, as these chemicals can damage your jewelry. Although most cleansers available in the market will not destroy your CZ stone, they will, however, take the lustrous shine off the metal in which the stone is set.
Jewelry experts can agree that CZ comes closer than any other gem material to matching the characteristics of a diamond. As CZ gains widespread acceptance as a desirable substitute for diamond, the care and attention you give it should be the same way you would care for an authentic diamond.
So if for some reason you cannot remove the dirt off your CZ jewelry, bring it to a jeweller and have it cleaned with a high-pressure steam, similar to what would be done to a diamond. This is a surefire solution to remove any scum off your jewelry.
When we clean a customer’s jewelry and inspect it for wear or missing stones, persistent dirt often gets between the metal settings and the stones when the owner does not exercise proper care and cleaning. Abrasive wear is the result and eventually, possibly a loose stone.
Don’t wear your jewelry when applying make-up, hair spray or lotion. To minimize scratches and other damage, store your jewelry either in a cloth pouch or in a separate compartment in your jewelry box.
Now that you know how easy it is to care for your CZ, be sure to clean your CZ jewelry regularly depending on how often you wear it. When you use your jewelry for daily wear, it is more than enough to clean it once weekly.
By following our simple tips on cleaning cubic zirconia, you will have assurance your CZ jewelry will not only preserve its original magnificence and luster for many years, but it will continue to sparkle radiantly for you when you wear it, and accompany you to any special event! You’ll be definitely delighted as the rays of the sun reflect through your CZ jewelry.
