Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Cleaning amber with a damp cloth
• Method 2 of 3: Cleaning Amber Jewelry with a Silver Cloth
• Method 3 of 3: Cleaning Amber Necklaces with Soap Water
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Amber jewelry attracts attention with its beauty, but at the same time they are very fragile and require careful handling. Over time, they can become coated with oil and bloom, losing their luster as a result. The methods described in this article will help you safely restore the appearance of amber without damaging the product.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Cleaning amber with a damp cloth

1. 1 Prepare a bowl of soapy water. Fill a bowl with warm water and add a few drops of liquid soap to it. Stir the solution so that the soap and water combine, but do not start to foam.
   • Use a mild liquid soap, such as hand soap or lather. Do not use harsh detergents as they can damage the amber.
2. 2 Find a soft, clean cloth. A microfiber or piece of flannel works best for this purpose. Dip the cloth into a bowl and then wring out to prevent dripping. You want a damp cloth, not a wet one.
3. 3 Wipe the piece of jewelry with a cloth to remove any dirt. Immediately after this, you must wipe the jewelry with a dry cloth. Do not leave amber to dry on its own, as this can lead to cloudiness.
   • When cleaning several pieces of jewelry at once, wash and dry each piece separately. Do not leave amber to dry on its own, as this can lead to cloudiness.
4. 4 Polish the amber with a little olive oil. This will not only remove all traces of grease, but it will also help sand the surface of the stone. Apply a small amount of oil to your hands and then start rubbing it into the amber. Then wipe the product with a soft, dry cloth.
   • For lack of olive oil, you can use almond oil.

Method 2 of 3: Cleaning Amber Jewelry with a Silver Cloth

1. 1 Find a silver cleaning cloth. You can find it at an arts and crafts store, beading department, or jewelry related store. You can also purchase it online. Choose a polishing cloth that has both a light and a dark side. The light one is used to remove any dirt from the surface, and the dark one is used to polish the amber.
2. 2 Wipe your garment with the light side of the fabric. Dark spots will start to appear on the surface of the fabric if your garment contains silver inserts. This serves as a signal that your jewelry is being cleaned. Continue rubbing the amber jewelry until it shines or looks clean enough.
3. 3 Buff the amber with the dark side of a polishing cloth. Rub the amber with it in quick circular motions. Do this until the amber is clear and shiny and its shimmer is restored.

Method 3 of 3: Cleaning Amber Necklaces with Soap Water

1. 1 Use this method with care. There are many conflicting opinions about the combination of water and amber. Some jewelers recommend using soapy water to clean the amber, while others strongly oppose it.
   • Test on an inconspicuous part of the stone or bead at the back of the necklace if your jewelry shows signs of being heavily soiled, which is why you want to use this method.
2. 2 Prepare two bowls of warm water. The size of the bowls should be large enough to accommodate the decorations. One bowl is used to directly wash the amber, while the other is used to rinse it.
3. 3 Add a few drops of mild liquid soap to one of the bowls. Stir the soap and water until completely dissolved, but no foam should form. ...
   • For lack of liquid hand soap, you can use dishwashing liquid or dishwasher liquid. Do not use a product in which you would not like to immerse your hands.
4. 4 Dip the amber necklace in a bowl of soapy water. Use your fingers to gently remove dirt and deposits.
   • Use a soft toothbrush to remove dirt between the beads. Just use a toothbrush to scrub these areas until all the dirt has been removed. Apply light pressure and do not rub too hard, otherwise you may scratch the amber.
   • Do not pull on the beads too hard, as this may cause the necklace strand to break.
   • Do not soak amber for long periods of time. Prolonged exposure to water, especially hot water, can damage the amber, making it cloudy.
5. 5 Rinse the amber in clean water. Dip it in a bowl of clean water and rinse off any remaining soap.
6. 6 Dry the amber immediately using a soft cloth. You can use any soft cloth such as flannel or microfiber. Do not rub the necklace too hard, or you may break the thread or damage the beads where they touch. Do not leave amber to dry on its own, otherwise it may become cloudy.
7. 7 Polish the amber with olive oil. Do not pour oil directly onto the product. Instead, apply a few drops to your palms and rub them together. Then remember the amber necklace in your hands. This way you will be able to return the gloss and shine to the surface of the amber. Then wipe the oil off the amber with a soft cloth.
   • For lack of olive oil, you can use almond oil.

Tips

• You can simply polish your amber jewelry with olive or almond oil if there is no visible dirt on it.
• Clean amber items after wearing. This will help prevent dirt and grease from accumulating on the surface.
• Taking care of your amber items according to these rules will help keep them clean for much longer:
  • Do not swim or bathe while wearing amber jewelry.
  • Do not do housework with amber jewelry (this includes cleaning, laundry and dishwashing).
  • Store amber jewelry in a cloth bag, separate from other jewelry.
  • Use hairspray and perfume BEFORE putting on your amber jewelry.
  • Do not leave amber jewelry in direct sunlight.

Warnings

• Do not use silver polish when cleaning your amber jewelry, even if it has silver inserts.
• Amber is very soft, so it scratches easily. Remove all rings and bracelets before starting the cleaning process for amber jewelry.
• Do not use chemicals or harsh detergents as they can damage the surface of the stone.
• Be careful when cleaning amber with soap and water. Do not leave amber in water for a long time, as excess moisture can make it cloudy.

What do you need

• Soft cloth, flannel or microfiber.
• Silver polishing cloth (optional)
• Warm, soapy water (remember to use mild soap)
• Water bowls
• Almond or olive oil for polishing