Amber - Favorite stone, which was acquired not only as a component of decorative relations, but also as a talisman for good luck. People have long been believed in the miraculous properties of amber, cared for him, thoroughly cleaned and worked. How to properly keep a stone in perfect condition, let's talk in our article.
General rules
Most often amber clean at home. People try to restore the brilliance of stone, polish, polish it. However, it should not be forgotten that there are general rules, without complying with the perfect appearance will not work. Let's talk about them in more detail.
To work, it will be possible only to soft fabric to protect the amber from scratches. Too strong push is not needed, quite slightly carry out the material on the product. To clean the hard-to-reach elements, a cotton wand or a small soft brush is perfect.
The container in which the stone is washed must be volumetric and spacious. Amber cannot lie in several layers. In addition, it is impossible to forget that finding water or solutions has clear time limits. It must also be borne in mind that the gem immediately after water procedures need to be carefully witch, otherwise it will fit.
It does not hurt the stones and periodic washing with conventional warm water. If the amber darkened, cloudy, you can apply special funds that are presented in diversity in jewelry salons.
What can not be used?
Amber is not quite a stone. It is a mineral of organic origin, respectively, rather fragile. Therefore, the use of cleaning agents and standard care methods can harm. For example, an ultrasonic effect leads to cracking, and the purification of the steam generator threatens that the resin can split. If it was decided to dwell on the use of soap, you need to take exclusively baby or economic.
If the stone is influenced by alkali and acid, which are located as part of most cleaning products, it will darken and lose its natural gloss. Contact with alcohol and alcohol-containing products leads to the appearance of a white plaque. It should also be forgotten that rigid lips can completely scratch the delicate surface of the mineral during the cleaning process.
Removal of pollution
If the decoration or stone looks not in the best way, it is not a reason for panic. It is quite possible to clean the thing, but what kind of way it is done depends on the complexity of the problem.
If the stone is polluted slightly, for example, covered with dust, it needs to be washed. For this, gem is placed in a capacity with water for 2-3 hours. If the amber is part of an expensive decoration, a thing is wiping into a slightly heated weak delicate gel solution.
If the stone is enough, but not critical is contaminated, you can take advantage of special compositions. For example, soapy solution. Children's or economic soap flies, a small amount of its number or 25 milliliters of liquid soap is diluted with warm water, which amber placed in a couple of minutes. After the procedure, gem must be rinsed under the jet of cold water. You can also use a strong hydrochloric solution instead of soap, in this case the exposure time in it increases to 15-20 minutes.
If pollution is very strong, several additional methods may be required. A mixture of dental powder and paraffin helps very well. It can be made in two ways. First, the fabric is rubbed with paraffin, and on top is powder, which is rubbed. Secondly, paraffin can be grate, then mix with a tooth powder so that a homogeneous mass is obtained. It is necessary to take into account that it is impossible to use a toothpaste, it leads to a change in the color of amber, as even the smallest cracks scores.
The ammonia alcohol is a great way to clean amber. It is necessary to prepare very weak, literally of several drops, a solution, and put the product there for 10 minutes. After the procedure, rinse with warm water.
How to clean precious rims?
Rims for amber are usually performed from precious metals, such as silver and gold. They also require cleaning for which special compositions are most often used. However, it is necessary to act neatly so as not to affect the stone itself. If difficulties arise with this, you need to look for other options.
The decoration can be entirely placed in a weak soap solution. Also, the product is well cleaned by glycerin, which is applied with a cotton wand. If we are talking about silver, you can purchase a special cloth. Her plus is that it does not harm the rim and stone, can both clean and polish the decoration. It is very convenient, since the use of polyroli when working with silver is prohibited.
How to give shine?
Stones come into contact with the body, come into contact with the environment, and this leads to gradual loss of their radiance. If Amber polished, it will help to return his shine. Remove the collapse in various ways, but the procedure should always be preceded by cleaning.
If we are talking about easy clove of stone, ice will help. It falls into the water capacity, the amber is placed there, and after a couple of hours it is removed and wipes. If gem is too turbid, it will be cleaned. You can apply grated paraffin with dental powder. The method is similar to that mentioned above.
In the presence of small scratches, the almonds will help or olive oil. It needs to be applied moderately, rubbing very carefully. If the fluid goes under the frame, the dirt will be faster in these areas. The procedure is recommended every time after cleaning the products.
Storage
The more careful amber will be stored, the better will be his appearance. There are certain recommendations how to extend the life of the stone.
It is best to keep amber jewelry separately. An excellent option will be a casket having a soft inner upholstery. In this capacity, you can use a conventional cardboard box. The bag, even if it is made of natural material, will not be able to ensure the safety of gems, they will begin to braid.
Stone should not be stored with other decorations. It can harm the neighborhood with products from precious metals, since through contact with them the stone is able to poisoned. Without the best option is the location of the box near the heating devices, air conditioners or frost. The temperature difference is very poorly affected by gem, it matures, and cracks appear on the surface. It happens when direct sunlight is hit for a long time.
Usage
With regard to the use of jewelry from amber, there are also their nuances. It should be put on when the image has already been formed, cosmetics and spirits are applied. Take stones need clean hands. When the product is removed, it should be thoroughly wired immediately. It will relieve the gem of the sweat, dust or cosmetics on him. It is also not worth doing homework when Amber will go on the hostess.
Finding the sun, in the bath and sauna can lead to dulling amber, so in these cases from its use it is better to refuse. It is necessary to handle the decorations carefully, since the coarse mechanical impact can lead to chips and cracks.
It is believed that the stone is able to absorb negative energy, therefore, it is worth periodically to get rid of it. Washing under the jet of flowing water will help. Especially relevant will be carried out by the procedure in the final 3 days of the lunar month. Descending Moon, the light of which falls for amber, can also clean it.
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