If you’re anything like me you’ve got a whole stack of cheap but precious jewellery stashed on your dresser. Mood rings, beach trinkets, costume jewellery and vintage buttons on a chain. Here’s a couple of tips to help you take care of your accessories and treasure your bling for longer!
+ Use a clear nail varnish to seal your accessory – you’ll prevent the metal tarnishing quickly. This action will also help prevent naughty metals like nickel causing an allergic reaction (fabulous for those tacky rings).
+ Keep the cheap goodies away from water. This means showers, baths, spas, pools and saunas! The deadly combination of chemicals and water is one way to ensure your “jewels” disintegrate quickly.
+ Stay organised. Treat your cheap bling like real gems – keep your necklaces separated, rings on ring tree, etc. Chains need to be fastened before you store them, and earrings need to be kept as a pair with their butterflies/backs.
If you’ve got a huge box of accessories and nowhere to hang your various necklaces, I recommend the use of small plastic craft bags – one bag per item – to keep everything separate and easy to view.
+ Love it? Buy two! If it’s really that special (and cheap), why not buy two? Just in case… If it’s chain store or vintage, chances are you’ll not find the gem of your collection again.
“All that glitters is not gold.”
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Great post. A lot of my cheap jewellery gets old and the colour runs. The nail polish tip is great.
I agree! so glad you told me about the nail polish tip! your blog is indespensable! hehe
nail varnish is such a good idea! will try it immediately as i’ve just hitup diva for some el cheapo lovelies today! on the subject of jewelery organisation, something i’ve done recently is to stack my bangles on those wooden holders that you can get for storing rolls of paper towel. mug trees are good for hanging bits and pieces too… and lastly, thankyou for the kind comment on my fledgling little blog! much appreciated :)
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And cool tips. I don’t wear jewellery actually, except for a pair of earrings. Don’t know why, I’m too lazy I guess. I’m such a dork.
Bee: Fabulous storage tips! Thanks xx