BRASS:

Maintaining brass jewelry requires more attention. Brass is a combination of copper and zinc, like 925 silver, brass oxidizes in contact with air and over time. Oxidation is a surface phenomenon and is easy to overcome, in order to keep brass jewelry shining.

Care Tips Brass Jewelry

The two main things to do for the correct care of brass jewelry are to store it in bags or jewelry boxes and to protect it from contact with acidic substances. Here are some additional tips:

• Remove brass jewelry for cleaning, sports or the pool
• Avoid contact with perfume, liquids and gels
• Remove brass jewelry for sleep if your skin is acidic (acid skin = your jewelry darkens very quickly)

Cleaning and maintenance of brass jewelry

Home methods

• Sodium bicarbonate
  Place the baking soda on a previously wetted toothbrush and massage gently.
• White vinegar
  Soak the jewelry in white vinegar. Leave 2 for hours.
• Lemon juice
  Dip a toothbrush in lemon juice and scrub gently.

The tricks of modern times

• Coca Cola
  Soak your jewelry in coke, for 1 minute. Wash them with soap and water and rinse thoroughly.
• Toothpaste
  Cover the silver jewelry with toothpaste and let sit 30 minutes.