Luxury and Jewelry

I inherited a tremendous amount of my grandmother's costume jewelry. Most of the necklaces are like the ones in the store that are so popular with the large colorful beads. What type of earrings do you wear when wearing a med/lg. beaded necklace and what neckline do these necklaces look good with?

a low neckline or a high neckline just not medium earring should be a all most invisible or a good size simple hoop

2008-06-03 03:59:58 by Peaceful Dove

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My sister unearthed a bunch of old 1980's cheap costume jewelry that is made of various types of cheap metal. Is there a way to clean costume jewelry or is there a costume jewelry cleaner I can buy? I'd prefer NOT to buy something.

Yes,I know the method because i have done that rightly!
You don't need to spend tons of money on expensive cleaners to remove tarnish from your costume jewelry, when you can use toothpaste? Most costly costumer cleaners include a mixture of baking soda and water, which is similar the formulas used in most tubes of toothpaste. Not only will using toothpaste save you money, it is also non-toxic and easy to clean up.

Steps:

1. Choose the right toothpaste. The key to using toothpaste as a costume jewelry cleaner is the baking soda. Do not use gel toothpaste, as it usually does not contain baking soda. And, avoid toothpastes that boast tartar-control or whitening power, as they may include chemicals that can harm your silver.
2. Use a soft dampened cloth to clean more delicate jewelry or softer silvers. Wet the silver and add a dab of toothpaste. Remember that a little goes a long way. Rub gently with the moistened cloth until polished.
3. Add a bit more toothpaste if the cloth becomes dark with tarnish and continue cleaning. Simply wash the darkened toothpaste foam from the jewelry piece, rinse the cloth and begin again.
4. Scrub your costume jewelry gently with a toothbrush for stubborn tarnish or hard to reach grooves. Try to find an old worn toothbrush or buy a new soft-bristled toothbrush to prevent scratching.
5. Rinse the polished costume jewelry in warm water and dry with a soft towel.

Tips & Warnings

* Toothpaste is an effective cleansing agent not just for your costume jewelry but also for your larger silver pieces.
* While toothpaste may be the best and most economical method for cleaning costume jewelry, it can be abrasive and may scratch more delicate silver items. Always test a small area first, in order to determine whether your jewelry piece should be cleaned with toothpaste or not.

2008-10-05 18:13:27 by Mystery S

I'm cleaning out my deceased grandmother's closet, and found tons of old costume jewelry. Some of it is cheap plastic and going to Goodwill, but some of it is actually nice stuff. I saw an Antiques Roadshow once that said a lot of the old broaches were collector's items and were actually worth money, so the question is, where do I start to try to sell or auction some of it?

2009-01-24 13:23:14 by 78

I just know i can do wonderful crafts with old costume jewelry, but i'm having trouble finding craft books for this. Can someone please tell me what to do in the way of crafts utilizing old costume earrings and necklaces?

You could carefully take it apart and hot glue the pieces to an inexpensive lampshade or around a mirror or picture frame. I have done some of this and it turned out really great!!

2006-07-13 22:42:17 by eydieville

I want to sell costume jewelry to the various Disney theme parks. Womens and mens. Does anyone have any contacts?

Your best bet is to contract Guest Correspondence at wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com and they can direct your inquiry to the proper channel.

2008-07-27 19:55:26 by tg