How to Restore the Finish on Costume & Fashion Jewelry

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Tip 1 - How to Restore the Finish on Costume & Fashion Jewelry | eHow

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Travis Gehri | permalink

Everyday chemicals such as soap can damage plating on jewelry, causing deterioration or discoloration. Restoring jewelry may be as easy as buffing it with a soft cloth. For more difficult deterioration problems, you may need to use a strong jewelry cleaner or a replating and polishing cream. The best way to avoid the decomposition of fashion or...

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Tip 2 - How to Repair Gold Plating on Costume Jewelry | eHow

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Marco Coraggio | permalink

Since costume jewelry is not made of the same high-quality materials used to make fine jewelry, it is less resistant to wear and damage. Though the monetary value of a costume piece may not be high, it may possess a great deal of personal value. One advantage to costume jewelry is that if it breaks or tarnishes, it is entirely possible that you can...

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Tip 3 - How To Repair Jewellery Finishes At Home

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Frank Riess | permalink

A video lesson on how to repair jewellery finishes at home that will improve your jewellery skills. Learn how to get good at jewellery from Videojug's hand-picked professionals.
Tags: restore jewelry finishes, DIY jewelry polish

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Tip 4 - Transform Old Junk Jewelry with Enamel Spray Paint...

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chris oriakhi | permalink

So I mentioned on Tuesday that I went on spray painting rampage this last weekend and it wasn’t just limited to my front porch furniture revamp. Oh no girl, I sprayed everything that wasn’t moving. Spray paint is my … Continue reading →

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Tip 5 - How to Clean Costume Jewelry

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Adriana Yonamine | permalink

Clean your costume jewelry like a pro! Costume jewelry: so pretty, usually cheaper than the real thing. I love it! What I don’t love is when it turns funky colors or starts feeling gritty, kind of...

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