Tangled chains, rings that are stuck on your finger, simple cleaning tips… we offer you the benefit of our wisdom with some top jewellery hacks. Of course, not everything can be fixed with a simple hack and for those jewellery issues that aren’t so easy to resolve, we are on hand with a warm welcome and a friendly smile to help. For now, let’s take a look at the things you can fix yourself.
Fastening a Bracelet
Not sure about you, but it’s not always easy to get those bracelets fastened one handed. There are a couple of things that you can try that will do the job though:
Use tape – a small piece of sticky tape will do the job. Using the tape, simply stick one end of the bracelet to your wrist to hold it in place while you fasten.
Use a paper clip or a bobby pin (hair grip) – Take a look at the below reel on Instagram to learn how you can quickly, and simply, fasten a bracelet with items that you have lurking in your bathroom cabinets or bedside tables.
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Rings Stuck On Your Finger
If you are struggling to remove a ring from your finger, there are a few things you can try:
- Try twisting the ring off
- Use window cleaner – squirt some window cleaner on the the ring and the finger then try gently removing – be careful not to use anything with harsh chemicals in!
- Reduce the swelling – If you are struggling to remove the ring because your finger is swollen, try submerging the finger in question into a cup of ice cold water for a few minutes while lifting the finger over your head (this uses the ice and elevation theory to reduce the swelling). You may need to repeat the process a few times.
- Lubricate – using vaseline or a similar lubricant, try to slide the ring off the finger.
If none of the above remedies work then you are going to need to consider having the ring cut off. We can help. Not only will we remove the ring, we will also be able to repair, increase the size and make it good as new. You will get your ring back in once piece and it will fit.
Lengthen a Necklace
Got a favourite necklace that is just a bit short for the outfit you want to wear or want to give a new look to your favourite necklace? Use a bracelet as an extender to make it longer. Simply attach the clasps of the bracelet as you would do when fastening your necklace.
Sore Ears?
When you have left those earrings out for a while, or your ear lobes are a bit tender and you are worried about putting earrings back in, try popping some vaseline on the posts first – this will help the earrings to slide back into the ears.
Stop Jewellery Discolouring
Soap, sweat, salt, chlorine etc. all contribute to the discolouration of your favourite jewellery. Always remove it before you washing, cleaning, exercising, swimming etc to ensure that you keep your precious items in tip top condition.
Tangled Necklaces?
Among the popular jewellery hacks that you will find online, are how to untangle necklaces. If you find yourself with a hopelessly knotted pile of chains, simply lay them out on a flat surface and use baby oil and pin to carefully and gently untangle them. You are going to need lots of patience though.
To avoid them becoming tangled in the first place, when storing your necklaces, you can pop a straw over the end of the necklace, then hook the necklace closed. The chain then rests inside the straw stopping it from getting tangled. You can also cut slits into some card, hang your necklace over the slits and pop the rest of the chain into a small see through bag.
Tarnished Silver
Apparently, storing chalk with your silver jewellery absorbs moisture and stops the jewellery tarnishing so quickly. It is also important to take any jewellery off before cleaning, washing, showering, exercising etc.
Dirty Jewellery
Apart from keeping your jewellery clean with warm, soapy water, we really would advise leaving professional jewellery cleaning to the experts. At The Goldmarket, we take great care and attention when cleaning your precious jewellery. We not only clean the pieces but also re-rhodium then to ensure they come up looking as good as the day you bought them. If you have jewellery that needs some tlc, bring it along to our shop and often we can clean it while you wait.
Do you haver any top tips or jewellery hacks that we haven’t mentioned? We’d love to hear them.