How to Clean Brass Jewelry and the Qualities of This Metal Alloy
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Maybe you didn't know that brass ...
- you can work using classic goldsmith techniques;
- 60-90% of what circulates in the European Union is recycled: its quality does not degrade during the process;
- it is a metal alloy of copper and zinc; if purchased from controlled suppliers in Europe, it does not contain cadmium or nickel;
- oxidizes faster than 925 silver, but can be cleaned very easily;
- it is highly resistant to chemical corrosion and wear.
My brass amulet jewels can be cleaned very easily to make them look like new again and again: the surface oxidation patina can be removed by rubbing the jewel with a microfiber cloth and a drop of cream product to polish brass that can be purchased at the supermarket (e.g. Sidol), or with natural methods (immersion in hot vinegar and salt). You can find more advice on the page of my online shop: "Jewelry Care".
