Maintain Your Andy Cadman Jewelry with These Tips

Andy Cadman jewelry is known for their beautiful stamped details and traditional yet timeless look. His pieces are highly prized for featuring gem grade natural turquoise, which is set in sterling silver and representing one-of-a-kind, world-class designs. They are highly prized collectibles, too. If you have one or more of his jewelry, you will need to make sure that they will be in good condition, whether you like to wear them or keep them on display. Here are tips to help you maintain your Andy Cadman jewelry without devaluing them:

• 1. Remember the basics – Do not soak or immerse the piece in solution, avoid using abrasive cleaners and chemicals like bleach and other commercial cleaners, and never use steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Andy Cadman jewelry typically has turquoise, which can become loose and fall out when it gets in contact with liquid. The stone is porous; as a result, chemical cleaners can cause it to fade in color or damage its texture. Specially formulated silver cleaners are often meant for flatware, so they could be too harsh for delicate pieces and inlays.

• 2. Be gentle – Cleaning Andy Cadman jewelry should be simple and easy. In fact, you should be able to do it using only a soft brush (i.e. an old soft-bristled toothbrush) or a soft cloth. Use it carefully and gently to remove tarnish. Use mild soap only when necessary, but do not soak the jewelry.

• 3. Is there patina? Think twice before you clean the piece – Cleaning may scrape off the patina from the Andy Cadman jewelry. It may remove the weathering, which may have developed through age. When those characteristics are removed, the piece could lose some of its value.

• 4. Keep the jewelry in a cool, dry place – Prevent discoloration and tarnishing by storing your Andy Cadman jewelry in airtight bags. However, if the piece has been intentionally oxidized to achieve a vintage look, loosen the bag or add holes to allow it to breathe and let oxidation take place naturally.

• 5. Take it off before doing any chores – If you love to wear Andy Cadman pieces, remember to take them off before doing certain activities, like gardening, laundry, and washing the dishes.

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