Posts Tagged ‘Costume Jewelry’
How do you tell if old jewelry is made out of gold?
I know this may be a stupid question but isn’t the gold color on costume jewelry made of something else? Can you test it at home? There are no markings to indicate 14K, 10K or anything like that on the brooch or the necklace. Please don’t tell me to take it to a jeweler.
How can I keep my costume jewelry from getting smelly? They start to smell liek old metal which kind of smell?
like spices. Just plain gross. I have to wash my hands every time I touch my Costume jewelry
What causes costume silver-toned jewelry to turn pink?
I’ve never had this happen before. One silver-toned earring is starting to turn pink. Several months ago, one decorative bead of a costume jewelry necklace turned pink. These are two separate manufacturers purchased a couple years apart. Any idea what causes this, or if it can be reversed?
How can I clean my jewelry without tarnishing it further?
My dad thought he’d be helpful and soak my silver, gold, and costume jewelry in hydrogen peroxide. What can I use to fix them without shelling out big bucks for silver polish? Exp: salt can be used for copper and bronze.