4 Tips To Keep Your Fashion Jewelry Looking Great

Here are some tips on how to keep your fashion jewelry looking great.

Keep your fashion jewelry in a dry place. I suggest placing your pieces into small plastic zip lock baggies. You can pick them up at any craft store. Even the ones you can get at the supermarket will work. I also suggest placing pack of silica get into the bag with your piece. This will  help to absorb any extra moisture in the area.

I know we are all tempted to use a liquid soap or toothpaste on your jewelry to clean it. Don't do it on the costume jewelry! The best way to clean your fashion jewelry is to wipe it with a soft cloth to get rid of any dirt and sweat.  If you have a piece with crevices, you can use a soft toothbrush or toothpick.

Don't wear your fashion jewelry to swim, shower or wash your hands.

And finally, and most importantly, use all your creams, perfumes, lotions, and hairsprays before you put on your jewelry. let them dry and put your jewelry on last. The chemicals in these products an damage your fashion jewelry.

Come visit us for your next jewelry purchase at Melonie's Treasures!

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Featured Item of the week 06/02/2012 ~ Vintage Costume Jewelry Star Art Pink Rhinestone Earrings

Here is a beautiful pair of pink rhinestone earrings, marked 1/20 12k GF with the Star and ART signature on the back. Earrings are approximately 1/2" wide x 3/4" long. All stones are present and sparkle brilliantly.

Star Art Jewelry is a vintage maker of delicate gold-filled & sterling silver jewelry often beautifully decorated with rhinestones.

Featured Item of the week ~ 05/29/2012

Featured item today is a beautiful Pewter Tone Hand Made Filigree Chain Necklace. This necklace is approximately 38 inches in length, long and pretty, perfect for layering with other necklaces (so boho!). You can get it here or pm me for details.

http://copious.com/listings/pewter-tone-hand-made-filigree-chain-necklace-38-long-5

What you can do with long necklaces

Long necklaces can be used for many many different things even if you’re completely covered with a mock turtle neck on and it’s a solid color; long necklaces look great because it just makes a statement on a mass block of color. Great casual look! However, if you want a dressier look, a long necklace would be perfect for a nice deep v neckline. And an even dressier look you can add some bling, for example, a chandelier necklace. Again, you want to keep it in a long “mode” of the v neckline. 

Another way to use the long necklace is to use it in a layered look. Just take your necklace, and put it around your neck and start to wrap. You can start with a “chocker” layer then the next layer and so on. So now your long mass becomes a short one and you have a completely different look. 

Here are some alternative ways you can wear your necklace and put a different twist on your outfits. Regular necklaces of faux pearls, dangles or beads make fabulous hair accessories. To wrap the pearls around a bun or ponytail, simply secure one end of the pearls (through the clasp somehow, if possible) to your hair, with a bobby pin. Secure it at a "starting point", a place where the pin won't likely show.

Next, begin wrapping the strand of beads either neatly or haphazardly (for your own preference) around the bun, overlapping and pinning strategically, if necessary. Lastly, when the strand is wrapped, tuck and secure the remaining end with a bobby pin. Use bobby pins, or accessory pins or clips to further secure the beads.
Some other ideas include using your necklace as a belt, or wrap it around your wrist or ankle for a bracelet. Oh and the next time, someone wants to charge you $20 for a necklace extension, try using your bracelets!