Do you wear big, chunky jewelry or do you prefer daintier and/or real pieces? Well, hey, let’s face it – real is always nice, but I also love costume jewelry!
Particularly turquoise. If I see turquoise, I’m like a dog after a squirrel! Get outta my way ’cause I’ve got to see it, touch it and maybe take some home with me (after I’ve paid for it, of course!).
Here’s a piece I bought recently for the summer that I can’t wait to wear – I just love the mix of metals, as well as coral with the turquoise. And the charms – ooo la la! – beads and hammered disks and shells and sea creatures!
This post is the finale of ‘fashion week(s)’ here at Sondra Lyn at Home! I hope you’ve enjoyed this little ‘foray’ into the fashion world as a brief break from my normal decor and recipes. Be sure to go back and visit My Best Makeup and Skin Care Secrets – PART1 and PART2, and My 5 Best Fashion Tips.
So now, let’s talk about our jewelry and how to take care of it!
How to Care for Costume Jewelry
When I first started blogging, I did a post on an easy and decorative way to hang and display costume jewelry. The quality of the photos in that old post is pretty bad (I hope my photography has improved a bit!). You can see that my collection of costume necklaces has grown, even since then. I really don’t need any more… *note to self – must stay out of my favorite stores. This is an updated photo:
I do love the holder though, because keeping your costume jewelry separated and untangled is numero uno in taking care of it! When you have to pull and tug to get pieces untangled, it weakens them at the very least, and breaks them at most.
Here are my tips for caring for your costume jewelry:
- Hang it up. Keep necklaces hanging free so that they are less prone to tangle. The big upside to this is you can see at a glance what you have and easily choose the piece of the day!
- Sort it out. It helps to sort your pieces and keep them stored, covered, in groups of some kind. You can do according to color, item and/or finish. Keep sterling silver in airtight snack-size bags to keep it shiny between polishings.
- Keep it Clean. Well made costume jewelry will last a very long time – if you clean with a soft cloth periodically. Over time, exposure to cosmetics, perfume and lotions can affect the finish of most costume pieces.
- Protect your skin – protect your jewelry. Some cosmetic, and even some genuine, jewelry metals can cause your skin to discolor. See this article for why that happens.
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