Do you have a David Yurman bracelet you want to sell? Making sure that your jewelry is as clean as can be will help give you the upper hand when you are ready to sell it. A piece of jewelry that is in good or excellent condition will net you more than a piece of jewelry that looks old, worn, and dirty. David Yurman pieces are well known and stand out due to their beauty; however, since most pieces are made from silver, improper or poor care can lead to serious tarnishing issues. If you want to sell David Yurman jewelry, take some time to get it cleaned up with the tips and information below.
Step 1: Use a Polishing Cloth
The first thing you want to do is grab a clean, soft polishing cloth to remove any tarnish or dirt present on the silver. You should rub the cloth around in small circular motions over the entire bracelet. Fortunately, David Yurman jewelry comes with a polishing cloth that can be used, but, if you do not have yours anymore, that is okay too. You can purchase one or use another similar cloth. You want to avoid using towels or other cloth that are rough, as they can cause scratches on the silver.
Tip: If you find that you cannot remove the tarnish from the jewelry by simply polishing it, you will need to utilize a silver polish to clean it.
Step 2: Use Paste
As we mentioned above, if you find the tarnish does not come off with a cloth, you will need to use silver polish to get it off. You should use a paste version of polish. To apply the paste, you will want to utilize a damp cloth. ONLY apply the paste to the metal pieces of the jewelry. You do NOT want to use the paste on any gemstones as it can cause serious damage. After allowing the paste to sit and once you see that the tarnish is gone, simply rinse the jewelry off with warm water until all the paste has been removed (you may need to change out the water for clean water a few times).
Step 3: Cleaning Solution
Even if you do not need to use a paste, you want to make sure you do follow this step, as it is a great way to clean the jewelry including the gemstones. You will want to fill a bowl with some warm water and add a couple of drops of dish soap to it. Swirl it around until the soap is mixed thoroughly. You will then take a soft-bristled toothbrush, dip it into the solution, and then clean the jewelry with the brush. You should use the brush over the gemstones and crevices of the jewelry.
Warning: One of the biggest mistakes you could make when cleaning your David Yurman bracelet is to place it into a chemical-based cleaning agent for jewelry as this will cause damage to the gemstones.
Sell Us Your David Yurman Jewelry Today
Cleaning your jewelry can help ensure that you get the fairest price for it when you are ready to cash it in for some Benjamin Franklins. If you are ready to sell your David Yurman jewelry, we invite you to stop by our shop to get a free quote from us. You might be surprised at what your bracelet is really worth – give us a call.