The very name of the treasures suggests their storage in secret places. Beads, especially made from natural stones, have a lively energy and require careful storage and careful care.
Necessary
Velvet napkin, jewelry box, cloth bag, chalk
Instructions
Step 1
Check with a store employee on how to store the beads when you purchase them. You need to have at least some basic information about the minerals you buy in order for them to serve you longer.
Step 2
When storing beads, keep in mind that natural stones and minerals and products made from them have individual properties. The chemical composition determines how they are stored and cleaned. Otherwise, your beads may simply lose their appeal and cease to emphasize your beauty. Expose them to light and air from time to time and wipe them with a velvet cloth.
Step 3
Store your treasures in various jewelry boxes or cloth bags. The fabric can be different: velvet, silk, linen, etc. This is important for the reason that the metal components of beads do not like contact with other metals due to oxidative and other chemical processes. Plus, they can scratch other beads. To prevent the beads from oxidizing, place a small piece of chalk in a jewelry box or pouch.
Step 4
Store pearl beads by wrapping the jewelry in natural silk. In the absence of the possibility of using such, you can take any other natural material. If your jewelry is in a dry and hot room, you need to place a container of water next to it to provide the stones with the necessary moisture. Due to the lack of moisture, the nacre on pearls grows dull. Do not store your pearl beads in a plastic bag or similar plastic wrap for the same reason. Don't use cotton wool. You may not be aware that it contains chlorine and other chemicals. But even a weak effect of acids can spoil pearls.
Step 5
Store turquoise in a dark and humid place, as it can react to the presence of organic substances in cosmetics and change its color. Rose quartz beads, on the other hand, become paler if left in the sun for too long.
Step 6
Treat your beads carefully. Take care when removing and dressing them, do not stretch them. Purchase special holders or a bust if you use them often. If for some reason you stop wearing some of them, clean and put them away.
