| As is the case with any item of jewelry that you | | | | you commence cleaning it with a liquid polish or by |
| purchase it is imperative that you take adequate | | | | similar means. For instance, in case of 10 to 18 |
| care of it and ensure that is kept in a clean and | | | | karat gold charm bracelets regular buffing with a |
| normal environment (i.e., away from excessive | | | | soft cloth (easily available at jewelry shops and |
| heat or extreme temperatures, moisture, | | | | quite effective for simple cleaning) can work |
| dampness or wetness etc). | | | | wonders for such bracelet and may enhance the |
| Moreover, the more you spend towards a quality | | | | dazzle and sparkle of the gold on such bracelet. |
| product the more long lasting you can expect it | | | | Charms may be soaked in soapy water for a |
| to be; consequently, with less expenditures and | | | | few minutes before being rinsed and buffed as |
| worry over its maintenance. This is so because | | | | per usual. Having said that, always ensure that |
| quality charm bracelets will be less susceptible to | | | | strong chemicals and detergents (which entail |
| the day to day wear and tear or stain or tarnish | | | | bleaching agents) are not applied to it as they |
| hazards. Even liquid based substances such as | | | | may cause damage to the charms. |
| soap, oil and gel etc can also cause discoloration or | | | | As compared to gold, silver based charms are |
| lightening of the bracelet, which however, can be | | | | more prone to staining and damage by |
| treated by appropriately cleaning it. | | | | discoloration etc. The above cleaning technique can |
| Always ensure to clean the piece of jewelry | | | | be equally effective for silver charm bracelets as |
| thoroughly so that all the dust is removed before | | | | well. |