How do you shine copper jewelry?

Copper is an essential mineral, which means it exists naturally in the human body as well as in nature. Pure copper is a soft and malleable metal with red and orange color and metallic luster when the surface is just cut.

Why People Choose Copper to Make Jewelry

Wearing copper ornaments can supplement the copper element needed by the body. Our body has a certain demand for copper if a lack of copper will also cause a lot of diseases. Wearing pure copper jewelry can absorb trace copper through friction between jewelry and skin. Copper plays an important role in the formation of the human skeleton. Copper also has antibacterial properties. Copper jewelry can be used on the surface or woven into fabrics to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Copper bracelets promote blood flow. Our bodies rely on blood flow back and forth to maintain vital signs, but the blood flow of copper-deficient people will be relatively less and slower. There will be a variety of blood diseases, which can be improved by wearing copper bracelets. Wearing copper bracelets can also prevent joint diseases and protect joints.

As a metal, copper is very durable. That's why copper is often used in products that require long-term use, such as wires, pipe fittings, and water pipes. Similarly, copper is often used as the base metal for jewelry, and then another metal is plated on the top. In this way, the jewelry looks like another metal, but has a strong copper base. If properly maintained, copper jewelry will be used for life.

However, with the passage of time, copper will react with oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapor in the air produce verdigris, which will affect the beauty of copper jewelry. So, how to clean your copper rings, copper necklaces, and other copper jewelry?

How to Clean Copper Jewelry

1. Ketchup

You may be surprised that ketchup can also be used to clean copper ornaments! This is because there is vinegar in ketchup. Ketchup is usually used for jewelry with many details, such as bronze jewelry. Apply ketchup directly to jewelry, then wipe copper products with fingers, cloth, or soft toothbrush until they lose luster. Finally, rinse and dry jewelry with a dry cloth. When cleaning with ketchup, leave the ketchup on the jewelry for a few minutes, and copper jewelry may be brighter.

2. Baking Soda and Lemon Juice

Mix the same amount of baking soda and lemon juice to make a paste, then rub it on the copper jewelry with your fingers or a cloth. For jewelry with concave corners and crevices, use a soft toothbrush. Rinse the paste thoroughly and dry.

3. Lemon Juice and Salt

Moisten the copper ornaments with lemon juice and sprinkle salt on the surface. Wipe the copper ornaments with a soft cloth to remove tarnish. You can also sprinkle salt directly on the cut lemon and rub the copper jewelry with the lemon. In a few minutes, the copper will be shiny. Finally, rinse and dry.

Note: If your copper jewelry has gems, soaking in acid, lemon juice may damage your gems. Please skip this method.

4. Salt and Vinegar

Salt and vinegar is also a simple cleaner. Just mix the same amount of white vinegar and salt, and soak copper jewelry for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse off all the vinegar carefully and dry it with a soft cloth.

Note: If your copper jewelry has gems, be careful. Soaking in acid vinegar will damage your gems. Please skip this method.

Maintaining Copper Jewelry Clean

1. Clean your jewelry regularly. Copper jewelry that is worn frequently should be cleaned regularly to avoid discoloration and
2. Store your jewelry in a cool and dry place. You can put the jewelry in a sealed bag to reduce contact with the air, so as to avoid excessive moisture causing rust and discoloration of copper jewelry.
3. When swimming and bathing, please remove the copper jewelry and keep it dry. The chemical substances in the water of the swimming pool will damage the copper jewelry.