Accesories, Jewerly & Fashion: 11/07/17

Silver is one of the most beautiful, and extended the world metals. This "brightness of the Moon" around us in the form of jewels, but also other parts: tableware, cutlery, picture frames... And unfortunately we all know the silver gets ugly. It darkens to lose all its luster, leaving a sad looking, that makes us think more about "junk" than in a precious metal.

Fortunately, cleaning silver is simple. It's an easy craft, which requires some diligence on your part, but it offers spectacular results: nothing like clean that piece of silver, and see it shine again as the first day. So I'm going to explain to you 7 systems or tricks to clean silver, so you choose which best fits to your needs, your resources, or your parts.

Why gets ugly silver?

Basically by two factors that you can't control: the air, and your own / or.

As air is concerned, the problem is a poison commonly called hydrogen sulfide (H2S). This is the gas responsible for many of the "bad smells" that we perceive (called also "sewer gas," with that I say everything), and for example found in natural gas, or result from the decomposition of some foods.

This gas, which traces in the atmosphere are as usual, is responsible for the darkening of silver. Contact the silver, is given a chemical reaction that generates silver sulfide (Ag2S), leaving the compound set on the surface of the silver object.

And while all this is happening, entering game, we, the people: the pH of our skin, our sweat compounds, including what we eat or with what we medicamos, contribute to accelerate the chemical reactions explained before.

Result: silver black. The solution? It is in your hands.

How to clean Silver: 7 methods

1. The Prevention

It is not more to remember it. Although the process of blackening of silver is almost inevitable, we can put on our part so that the pieces are better protected. Remember, separate blackening, another problem of these pieces are the scratches, scratches and other marks. To avoid to the extent possible, and also better protect the jewels of the environment, the main thing is to save them to a jeweler. But not piled up. The typical hodgepodge of pendants and rings mixed in a box without compartments only serves to make scratching each other. It is important to have a jeweler with their compartments, and possibly with cotton or some other soft tissue that quilt pieces.

2. The Eraser

This does not appear in any article about how to clean silver, and everyone is shocked when I explain. But it is surprising the amount of stains that can be removed from a piece of silver by applying just a pencil eraser. Don't forget to try it before you jump to other more expeditious methods.

3. Sodium Bicarbonate

We started with something more elaborate methods, seeking above all a chemical reaction that would eliminate that layer of silver sulfide. The first trick, one of the most well known, is to use baking soda. Create a paste with water, spread it on the surface of silver you want to clean, and then wipe well with a soft cloth. That will be the sulfur ahead.

4. The Toothpaste

This is an even more "home" than the previous Variant. The components of the paste react with the silver sulfide, eliminating the sulphur. So in very large parts (for example, trays or silver teapots) you can use toothpaste. First you must thoroughly clean the surface with SOAP and water, and then apply the paste with a cloth. Leave it for a few minutes, and delete it with another round of SOAP and water. And you can already use that deck as a mirror, if you like.

5. The Ammonia

A more expeditious system. Personally, and given the risks and the options available, is that I least like to use. But it works well if done correctly. It's mix of water hot with another of ammonia, exactly in the same proportion. This combination removes sulfide of silver at great speed, but ammonia is a very abrasive agent: If you spend, can end up affecting piece. In fact, if it's a jewel in which there are gems, or especially pearls, it is better you forget it, because to them it will affect them. Ammonia, for example, corrodes the mother-of-Pearl covering the Pearl, and gives that special shine.

6. The combined "Dishwasher"

A blend that gives good results: a glass of hot water, a handful of salt, a tablespoon of vinegar, and a stream of liquid detergent. Removes well (interested in salt will go dissolving in water) and dipped in this solution the pieces of silver. Leave them a quarter of an hour, rinse them under running water, and dry with a cloth: as new.

7. Aluminum Foil

A more elaborate method, but it offers wonderful results for cleaning silver. It's take a container (a cube, a large bowl... depends on your parts) and line it with aluminum foil. Then you only have to fill it with hot water and salt. A curious chemical reaction takes place to place the pieces of silver: salt chlorine reacts with aluminum, taking down the road the silver sulfide, and instead leaving pure silver. Give ten minutes so that the reaction is complete, take out the silver, dry it, and enjoy the results.

4 Tips to clean silver

With the methods explained above already have a wide range of options for cleaning silver and leave it as the first day.Methods are, in addition, that can serve both for large parts, dinnerware, etc, and silver jewelry (with precautions already commented). However, there are 4 tips that I want to give, and that will help you in cleaning your jewelry and pieces of silver.

Brush and chamois: often have to clean silver engraved, or forms that make it difficult to clean the whole surface with a cloth. On these occasions, you need to use a brush, soaked in the formula you used. It is important to have soft bristles (you don't want to scratch the silver), and rub in a straight line. On the other hand, when you've finished cleaning, it is important to dry the piece with a soft cloth, and rub it to get the brightness. That gives the final touch, leaving the silver to put in a display.

Wax: A common silver coin is the candlestick. Many times, it's candelabra that we use, and therefore it is normal for having stuck "impossible to remove" wax. Well, to clean the piece, you will have to remove it. But you can not think to do it with the nail, or a stick, or anything like. It is as simple as filling a cube or a pan with very hot water, and leave there inside the chandelier. The water will take wax, and then you already clean the chandelier in the solution that you prefer.

The specific products: all the solutions mentioned above are homemade, and ecological. But if you don't have the means, or the mood, remember that in many supermarkets sell special products for cleaning and repairing scratches on the silver.

Outdoors and gloves: elements such as ammonia, or other combinations, produce toxic gases, as you well know. And ultimately, to the a el limpiar clean you are eliminating sulphur. Remember to always do this in a ventilated, so that fumes do not accumulate, and use gloves to clean the jewelry.

Cleaning silver jewelry with gemstones

Clean any gem that carry embedded gemstones in general, represents an added difficulty. I leave here a series of ideas that you should keep in mind:

You may not use very hot water, gems depending on the technique of setting used, are fastened with own metal that surrounds you, whether grain, claws, etc. However, for many jewelry currently adhesives are used to fasten them. Be very careful because the heat of the water can weaken the adhesive properties and thus cause the fall of gems.

Rub with extreme caution, important that is a very soft bristle brush.

Prevents the sheets of cloth, since it is very easy that a thread to catch some of the crimping flange, and that may damage the jewel or even start the stone.

If you wear pearls you never use ammonia as the protective layer of nacre is eaten, ruining the Pearl and leaving it off, rough and ugly. To clean silver jewelry with pearls the best is generally limited to the warm water with neutral SOAP, only water or, very carefully rubbing with a chamois or soft bristle brush. And then allow to dry in the open air for quite a while, so dries also the thread that links the pearls if it's a collar.

The signing of jewelry and jewelry Uno de 50 presents its new fashion and accessories trend for autumn/winter 2017. UNOde50 pays homage to the history of artistic and exclusive way inspired by sealing the traditional way of stamping that it combines beauty and exclusivity. The new collection is very wearable and can be combined with multiple looks autumn and winter. Discover with us the new proposals of the firm UNOde50.

The firm of jewelry and jewelry Unode50 presents its new collection of complements and accessories trend for this fall/winter 2017-2018. The Unode50 collection has several lines, but we want to highlight the line called sealing. This collection pays tribute to the history and is inspired by the sealing, the traditional way of stamping. Leather is one of the materials star of the parts to be balanced with silver plated metals creating original forms both in earrings, bracelets or spectacular rings in the shape of the seal.

The most remarkable part of the collection is a choker bracelet, a design with double loop on the wrist that can be transformed into a simple necklace. Unode50always creates collections full of life and inspired by nature.

Sealing collection has been done with the technique that bears the same name. The line consists of necklaces, bracelets, rings, belts... Parts are bathed in silver and have a natural, Bohemian and hippie style. Rings come with a form of seal and recorded details. Collars come in different styles and lengths. For example: a necklace in silver, with charms, leather and small hanging coins.

For those looking for a more casual necklace, there is a model created in leather braided with charms with words engraved in silver. If you prefer, you have a very similar model with various lengths. These necklaces are perfect to combine with a boho chic look. There isn't much color in the collection of Unode50, but one of the necklaces comes with small stones in red color.

Unode50 bracelets are informal style with stones in silver curved and irregularly shaped. Almost all models are small "coins" or round stones with written words, for example: 'health', 'love', 'lucky' etc. There are also models with several laps or bracelets that mixed leather with large rigid pieces in silver.

Piece star of the collection is a bracelet (similar to choker necklaces) choker, is a design of double loop which can be converted into a necklace. I.e. a bracelet and necklace in one. Even in the collection there is room for leather belts with buckles in silver texture and logo engraving.

The maxi trend also reaches the waist, in the form of corset or buckle giant to enhance a feminine figure. In EllaHoy we tell you all about Maxi belts: another trend that is recycled, so give your looks a final shot full of sensuality.

Maxi belts

New season requests cries a silhouette of well marked woman with wide belts, corsets and ribbons that let see the femininity in its purest form. To wear with skirts of flight, with tailored dresses, palazzo pants or blouses maxi. You can choose colorful models offered byLoewe, by Isabel Marantcorsets, Balenciaga leather-finished parts or by Balmainmodels in brown tones. If you are looking for something cheaper you don't missUterqüe, Springfield or Asoscollection, it is simply delicious. Maxi belts are made with top quality materials: leather, skin, golden metal, glass and black resin, blend in perfect harmony to create unique pieces.

A look at overall black with a court dress asymmetrical neckline in the back, is an ideal model for decorating with a wide belt in the same tone. As well as a long leather skirt with Center opening, white shirt gap with detail gold buttons and belt maxi with buckle to match the wellknown. Which of the two do you prefer?

Belts maxi trend

Format maxi belts are a versatile complement to fashion. They are also ideal for a subtle change in garments such as blouses, shirts or dresses, thus becoming atimeless accessory that adapts to all styles and tastes. Ideal especially for give volume to those that are somewhat thin, straight figure or few hips.

You can take them in the hip, ideal to combine with garments wide and let that your silhouette will take centre stage. You can wear it at the waist, creating a nice visual effect. You can find it at the low waist to mark your waist and your hips with apparent carelessness. You can take them under the bust, the best option to combine with baggy, fitted dresses or straight cut, get a greater sense of volume in the chest at the same time. You can even take the belt above the shelter, too loosely, to give shape to your body.

A look with white dress, silver shoes, black bag and belt gold maxi, will be without a doubt one of the must have of the next spring summer 2017. Shirt with denim skirt with flight and stilettos with vivid color, is another great success for combining the maxi trend belt. A WaSP waist that looks even more marked by the volume of the skirt.

If you are going to combine your belt maxi with a look all denim, then advocates a model of skin in brown or black and add simple accessories in accordance with these tones. If you are looking for something more striking, choose your model with metal applications, gold or copper; the small details are created looks for impact. For theevening or prom looks, opt for a sash or belt maxi in metallic tones. And if you want something more rock, don't miss those who carry tacks, we love them! A great buckleis ideal to give an original look to your look and if lights it in the colors of the season, you be right safe.

And you? Do you have your belt maxi for the outfits of the season? It is difficult to choose just one...

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