How to clean amber?

Despite the current abundance of jewelry made of precious stones and metals, many prefer simpler, but no less attractive amber products. This sun stone looks very unobtrusive, unusual and with its help it is easy to give originality to your appearance. But for a necklace or ring with this stone to remain beautiful all the time, you need to know how to clean amber. You will find all the rules for care and cleaning in this article.

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Amber Cleaning

Before you clean the amber at home, you need to know how this can be done. Since this semiprecious stone is rather capricious, categorically it is impossible to apply for its processing:

• ultrasound;
• steam generator;
• aggressive alkalis and acids - even ordinary soap is not suitable;
• alcohols and solvents;
• special chemicals intended for cleaning other precious products, especially metals;
• abrasive powders, brushes, washcloths, graters.

Important! The use of these substances and tools can not only contribute to the appearance of scratches or cracks, but completely destroy the stone. Therefore, if you are afraid to clean amber at home with your own hands, it is better to take it to a professional jeweler.

If you decide on such a procedure, consider the following rules:

1. Rinse amber periodically with warm, clean water, lightly wiping with a soft flannel.
2. If strong contaminants are found on the surface, dissolve ammonia with water - a few drops per 1 glass, lower the stone into this liquid for a few minutes. Remove and dry with a soft cloth.

Important! Especially valuable jewelry with amber do not soak completely, but wipe with a damp cloth.

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Amber Shine Recovery

To restore the luster of a clouded stone, but not to provoke a situation when the mineral is completely and irrevocably covered with a whitish coating, proceed as follows:

1. Rub a soft flannel cloth with paraffin.
2. Rub a little tooth powder on the same piece - never paste!
3. Grind the paraffin with powder on a rag to a homogeneous mass until processing the jewelry.
4. As soon as the mixture is the right consistency, gently polish the amber until its full shine is restored.

Important! Another way to clean amber at home and restore its luster is to leave it overnight in slightly salted warm water. In the morning, take it out, dry it in the open air for about half an hour and rub it with olive oil heated to 37 degrees. The finishing touch is polishing with a woolen cloth.

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Amber storage

Amber should not only be properly cleaned, but also stored in an appropriate manner. To do this, follow these rules:

1. Choose a storage location away from direct sunlight, sources of cold, heaters, radiators.
2. Do not put amber with other jewelry, cosmetics, or household cleaning products.
3. Protect jewelry from direct mechanical impact. Do not drop amber.
4. Never take jewelry with this stone with dirty hands.
5. Sometimes leave amber in a bright place, but not for long.
6. Wrap the product in a velvet cloth when stored.

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Pay attention to your jewelry and you will always look amazing in them in any situation!