If you want to get the most out of your Native American jewelry, it is important to know how not to wear your pieces of jewelry. We will walk you through some of the most common mistakes people make and how to avoid them.
Oftentimes, you might have the right outfit in mind but matching it with the right piece of jewelry can be hard. Once you choose a piece of jewelry, something might feel off after you try it on. You should therefore know how to wear your jewelry, clean and store it. Here are some mistakes you should avoid to ensure you get the most out of your jewelry.
Not cleaning your pieces of jewelry
Just like anything else that people use regularly, jewelry accumulates dirt and grime. It is against your skin for lengthy hours, oftentimes while you do your daily activities. Not cleaning your pieces of jewelry will cause your piece to tarnish. While it may take you a while to notice, you will eventually notice.
Depending on the piece of jewelry and how you wear and store it, you will have to clean your jewelry often. Cleaning your pieces of jewelry can involve a gentle wash with household soap or a complex tarnish and grime removal process. You should ensure your jewelry looks its best by using the right methods to clean it.
Not storing your jewelry properly
If your Native American jewelers forget to give you the appropriate storage bag for your jewelry, you should improvise. Where you store your jewelry when you are not wearing it will impact its appearance and condition. Precious jewelry will tarnish quickly when exposed to humidity and even free-flowing air can negatively impact your jewelry. Jewelry that rubs against other pieces can also get damaged or scratched easily. A jewelry box will ensure that your pieces are protected. Air exposure will be limited and some jewelry boxes offer separate sections to prevent tangling and scratching. A necklace tree can also work fine but you should be prepared to dust your pieces and clean them more often.
Wearing pieces of jewelry in water
Wearing your jewelry in water is one of the easiest ways to damage your jewelry. If you are in the shower, it is easy for small pieces of jewelry to slip off and be carried by water down the drain before you can realize it. Conditioners, shampoos and body washes can have a negative effect on the condition of your jewelry.
When swimming, it is a perfect idea to first remove your pieces of jewelry. The chlorine in hot tubs and pools can discolor jewelry and can weaken gold. Certain metals can be eroded by saltwater so you should also avoid swimming in seawater while wearing your jewelry.
Believing that more is better
When looking at Native American jewelry, it is important to consider the occasion. You want what you are wearing to look expensive and beautiful but wearing too much at the same time will come out as tacky.
