Can old rhinestone jewelry be cleaned and how?
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Suzanne
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I did like to clean some old rhinestone pins but l am afraid to ruin or dull the backing on the stones. Any experts out there with advise?
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Hello Suzanne; I researched this for you!!
I posted the best links, below.
I hope that these links will be of help to you!!! Take Care!
vintagecostumejewels.com/Info/how_to_clean_rhinestone_jewelry.htm
www.wikihow.com › ... › Fashion › Jewelry and Watches › Jewelry Care
www.guyotbrothers.com/jewelry.../caring-costume-vintage-rhinstone-jewelry.htm
http://www.clothingdictionary.com/care_and_cleaning_of_rhinestone_jewelry.htm
A soft toothbrush with a little toothpaste
I use white (not gel) toothpaste and a damp toothbrush to clean all the jewelry I sell on Ebay
Do not dip it in any liquid. Use rubbing alcohol with a Q tip and tooth picks. Wipe the jewelery with a medium wet Q tip (not dripping wet). Use the cotton off a Q tip on a tooth pick to clean the crevasses in the back. Ground in dirt you can use the tip of the tooth pick, but don't use any metal picks. Do not force the toothpick, just dig it out gently. The alcohol cleans and dries immediately to keep from fogging the jewelry. The wood of the toothpick prevents scratches as you clean in the hard to reach places. Hope this helps. This is how I clean the jewelry my Grandma gave me and it looks great.