The true vintage beads have their own style characters; with larger holes through the beads for the string thread through and also, able to show the hole from the original cord when you wear it.
There are a few things to be consider if you want to go with the vintage beads jewelry. The vintage beads surface also be dull from the wearer’s oil skin. Therefore, the first thing to think about is about the cleaning step for the vintage beads jewelry.
1. Cleaning of vintage beads. Whenever you see the dull sign on your beads, you need to bring them back to their original beauty. There are many factors that can affect to your beads appearance, for example oil from your skin, sweat, your cosmetic and make up, dirt inair and importantly, time. Time is always the worst factor for everything. All these factors will cause your beads to look subdued and unclean. The best way to clean your beads is using baby’s toothbrush with a very mild cleaner. This way is perfectly clean all the dirt away from your beads. If your beads are mixed with other materials, like gemstones, glass or crystal, you should also be more careful in this cleaning step. Ensure that you have check all the materials made in your bead jewelry before start the process.
2. For the beading cord, you need to be quite careful every time you are playing with it. A beading string will enhance your bead’s look and also give the strength to the piece at the same time. Typical materials for jewelry design using beads with pearls. The knots are placed in between to safe pearls from rubbing with other materials. If you don’t like the knot, you can go with the seed beads as a spacer between each of them. Therefore, when you clean this jewelry, you need to carefully check on these knots and these small beads. Don’t overlook all of these things as they are very important to keep your jewelry in shape.
3. For the clasp, you need to go with the stronger clasp. You might like the fashion clasp, but make sure that they are strong enough for your daily use. Otherwise you will lost the clasp quickly and it will end your jewelry usage unless you let it repair at the jewelry store. Make sure that the clasp of each piece is going well with the jewelry design.
With all these caring tips, your vintage beads will look entirely new every time you want to use them.
