Is there any better combination than 925 sterling silver and cubic zirconia? We definitely don’t think so! 925 sterling silver and CZ are a heavenly pairing. It is the jewelry that is versatile, durable, and beautiful. Perfect for everyday wear. Like everything else, your CZ silver pieces need a bit of care to keep them looking radiant. There are some tips on caring for your beloved cubic zirconia sterling silver jewelry, so they may sparkle and shine for years to come.
Caring & Wearing
- Make daily care a habit. Put on your cz silver jewelry last things and take off the first things while getting dress to avoid chemicals, makeup, lotions, hairspray, perfumes and other personal care products.
- Basic cleaning on hand. Use soft 100% cotton cloth which are great for light cleaning your cz silver jewelry without scratching its surface. Do some light cleaning on a daily basis to removing any oils, makeup or dirt picked up over the course of daily wear.
- Minimize tarnishing. Unfortunately, all sterling silver jewelry will tarnish as the exposed layer of silver to the air. Remove your sterling silver pieces when cleaning, taking a shower or swimming, as the chemicals involved in these activities could cause tarnishing.
- Storing your jewelry in a cool and dry place. Store each pieces of your jewelry in zip lock plastic bag to preserve the shine and prevent scratching.
Cleaning
To keep your cz silver jewelry beautiful over time, you can conduct a periodic deep clean. This will make those cubic zirconia shine. Like diamonds, cz stones can appear dull over time and with heavy use.
- Bring back their brilliance by soaking your cubic zirconia jewelry in warm water with a mild dishwashing liquid. Leave them for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently scrub the jewelry clean with a toothbrush.
- Then rinse them with water and dry them with a soft cotton cloth.
- Dry it again with the hair dryer and make sure there is no water left in any part of silver piece.
Furthermore, you can seek professional help. If you cannot remove that persistent spot of dirt off your cz jewelry, take it to a jeweler for an ultrasonic cleaner. Also, seek professional help for maintenance issues like loose cz stones. You may also want to get sterling silver jewelry re-plate after a few years.