Ex-Tiffany & Co. employee reveals how to make tarnished jewellery shine again
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Cleaning your jewellery can be daunting, especially if you’re unsure which method will keep them from getting damaged.
But this former employee at a jewellery shop shared his method of reviving your jewellery with a few simple items at home!
A former Tiffany & Co. worker named Hartt has shared tips for removing discolouration from your worn jewellery and getting it shining like new.
In his video online, he said he was a former employee of the renowned jewellery store:’ I was a salesman.’
‘And this is how I polish my jewellery now if my sterling silver is tarnished,’ he said as he held his discoloured bracelet.
He added, ‘So you can see it's browning there.’
He placed his jewellery in a foil inside a glass bowl.
‘I put everything in [bicarb] soda...cover it [with] hot, boiling water,’ he explained.
‘Boom. It's nice, cause, you know, you could go to the store and do all this and take like a day to have it done, or just do it yourself.’
He used a spoon to mix the items and explained, ‘And then I just kind of move it around. There's a reaction.'
Hartt's video gained over 8.2 million views, 876,400 likes, and over 3,600 comments.
Fans took to the comments stress-testing the hack, and it seems to have held up pretty well.
One person commented, 'It's amazing how clear and spotless it makes it,'
Another added, 'Thank you so much for this! Works perfect!'
‘Former Ops assistant! I'm still shocked that people who buy the nicest jewellery are shocked to learn you actually have to take care of it,’ a third said.
Hartt replied, ‘The number of people on comments that threw away pieces because it looked "dirty" or tarnished, blows my mind!’
Sadly, not everyone succeeded, and one person's jewellery worsened after trying the tip.
They asked, 'I did this, and it tarnished even more…What do I do?'
Other commenters chimed in with their hacks and tips on how to get your jewellery looking new again.
One person wrote: 'OR...PUT A PIECE OF CHALK IN YOUR JEWELRY BOX, AND IT WILL NEVER TARNISH! I've done this for 15 years.'
Hartt responded, ‘YOU ARE KIDDING!! I gotta try that!! THANK YOU!!’
Another person added, 'I just use an eraser (like for a pencil) and rub it off.'
Hartt said, ‘You’re kidding!! That works??’ to which the commenter replied, ‘Yep give it a try.’
‘Toothpaste and an old toothbrush. Amazing for silver and doesn't hurt stones fyi (for your information),’ another commenter said.
He wrote back, ‘Most stones I would avoid if they are not as hard as diamond.'
‘Or just use wipes dedicated to jewellery or a liquid for jewellery cleaning. You can buy them online,’ another commented.
‘Unless you're stuck in no man's land without it and have a date,’ Hartt quipped.
You can watch the video here:
One of Hartt's followers, Jenise, put his tips to the test with her jewellery.
She went through the same routine and had a successful result as Hartt did.
Her caption in the video said, ‘Had to try this out for myself!’
If Hartt's tricks aren’t working for your jewellery, give Mrs Meyer's Dish Soap mixed with hydrogen peroxide a try, which was tested by another social media personality.
A mum from Western Australia recommended trying some oven cleaner.
Jewellery cleaning costs can range anywhere from $80—so playing a game of trial and error with these tricks could work in your favour and save you some cash in the long run.
An Aussie retail worker explains her method of cleaning common pantry staples in cleaning your silver jewellery in minutes! You can check the story here to learn more.
Have you tried this trick for cleaning your jewellery? Do you have other ways of cleaning jewellery? Share them with us in the comments below!
But this former employee at a jewellery shop shared his method of reviving your jewellery with a few simple items at home!
A former Tiffany & Co. worker named Hartt has shared tips for removing discolouration from your worn jewellery and getting it shining like new.
In his video online, he said he was a former employee of the renowned jewellery store:’ I was a salesman.’
Hartt shared his method of making tarnished jewellery shine again. Credit: @hartboytray / TikTok
‘And this is how I polish my jewellery now if my sterling silver is tarnished,’ he said as he held his discoloured bracelet.
He added, ‘So you can see it's browning there.’
He placed his jewellery in a foil inside a glass bowl.
‘I put everything in [bicarb] soda...cover it [with] hot, boiling water,’ he explained.
‘Boom. It's nice, cause, you know, you could go to the store and do all this and take like a day to have it done, or just do it yourself.’
He used a spoon to mix the items and explained, ‘And then I just kind of move it around. There's a reaction.'
Hartt's video gained over 8.2 million views, 876,400 likes, and over 3,600 comments.
Fans took to the comments stress-testing the hack, and it seems to have held up pretty well.
One person commented, 'It's amazing how clear and spotless it makes it,'
Another added, 'Thank you so much for this! Works perfect!'
‘Former Ops assistant! I'm still shocked that people who buy the nicest jewellery are shocked to learn you actually have to take care of it,’ a third said.
Hartt replied, ‘The number of people on comments that threw away pieces because it looked "dirty" or tarnished, blows my mind!’
Sadly, not everyone succeeded, and one person's jewellery worsened after trying the tip.
They asked, 'I did this, and it tarnished even more…What do I do?'
Other commenters chimed in with their hacks and tips on how to get your jewellery looking new again.
One person wrote: 'OR...PUT A PIECE OF CHALK IN YOUR JEWELRY BOX, AND IT WILL NEVER TARNISH! I've done this for 15 years.'
Hartt responded, ‘YOU ARE KIDDING!! I gotta try that!! THANK YOU!!’
Another person added, 'I just use an eraser (like for a pencil) and rub it off.'
Hartt said, ‘You’re kidding!! That works??’ to which the commenter replied, ‘Yep give it a try.’
‘Toothpaste and an old toothbrush. Amazing for silver and doesn't hurt stones fyi (for your information),’ another commenter said.
He wrote back, ‘Most stones I would avoid if they are not as hard as diamond.'
‘Or just use wipes dedicated to jewellery or a liquid for jewellery cleaning. You can buy them online,’ another commented.
‘Unless you're stuck in no man's land without it and have a date,’ Hartt quipped.
You can watch the video here:
One of Hartt's followers, Jenise, put his tips to the test with her jewellery.
She went through the same routine and had a successful result as Hartt did.
Her caption in the video said, ‘Had to try this out for myself!’
If Hartt's tricks aren’t working for your jewellery, give Mrs Meyer's Dish Soap mixed with hydrogen peroxide a try, which was tested by another social media personality.
A mum from Western Australia recommended trying some oven cleaner.
Jewellery cleaning costs can range anywhere from $80—so playing a game of trial and error with these tricks could work in your favour and save you some cash in the long run.
An Aussie retail worker explains her method of cleaning common pantry staples in cleaning your silver jewellery in minutes! You can check the story here to learn more.
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