| Copper is one of the most popular metals in the | | | | avoid the cost of these cleaners try Worcestershire |
| jewelry industry. Copper is used as a base metal to | | | | sauce and ketchup. Both of the condiments contain |
| harden softer metals. For example, if you have 14kt | | | | mild acids such as malic acid which is found in |
| gold jewelry it may have 40% copper. Copper is also | | | | tomatoes and apples. You can also use a combination |
| used as a base metal for different types of plating. | | | | of lemon, water, and salt that is an excellent copper |
| Silver plated jewelry may have copper as the core | | | | cleaner. The combination uses the right amount of |
| metal then layers with several coatings of silver. | | | | abrasion from salt along with the mild acid from lemon. |
| Copper is commonly used with gemstones such as | | | | Keep in mind that if you have copper jewelry that has |
| turquoise. Since copper is found mostly in the | | | | gemstones especially pearls or fluorite you should not |
| southwest region of the United States many pieces of | | | | use this solution. |
| turquoise jewelry embedded in copper can be found in | | | | One of the safest ways to clean copper jewelry that |
| Mexico, Texas, and surrounding southwest states. | | | | also has gemstones are sonic cleaners or everyday |
| Besides iron, copper is one of the most useful metals | | | | hand soap. However, the patina will not be completely |
| in the world. However, over an extended period of | | | | removed using these methods but the gemstones will |
| time, copper becomes tarnished and develops green | | | | be cleaned effectively. |
| patina from oxidation. So what is the best way to | | | | To keep your copper jewelry looking beautiful |
| clean copper jewelry? | | | | everyday you should think about purchasing plastic |
| To clean any type of copper jewelry you can always | | | | bags and anti-tarnish paper. Simply place your copper |
| use commercial cleaners, however, there are cheaper | | | | jewelry in the bag with one sheet of anti tarnish paper |
| alternatives that you can find right in your kitchen | | | | to keep the green patina from oxidation from |
| cabinet. Commercial cleaners use very mild acids that | | | | accumulating on your jewelry. |
| remove the patina without harming the copper. To | | | | |