Today I was excited to pull out my Dogeared pearl necklace, but first I had to find it. Alas, I find it! What I also find is the silver chain is tarnished. It is a delicate charming little necklace with a fresh-water pearl, my birthstone. I try polishing the silver chain with a polishing cloth, no good. I know I have to be careful what I do with the necklace because I can't immerse the pearl in anything too astringent. So I get creative, I take about a 1/2 cup of vinegar and about a tablespoon of baking soda and soak the silver chain for a few minutes; pat the chain dry and try the polishing cloth, better but still a bit dark. So, I think if my Sensodyne brand whitening toothpaste can whiten teeth, let's see what it does on the chain. I take an old soft bristle toothbrush with the Sensodyne and I proceed by brushing the silver chain gently. The tarnish is gone! Yes gone!
Now I can't make any claims or recommendations, but I took a chance and I am happy to say, my necklace looks beautiful. As you can see it is nestled comfortably among the rest of my favorite necklaces.
My Dogeared Pearls of Love Pearl Necklace is back in rotation. You can go to the Dogeared site by clicking the caption below the photo to read the beautiful romance card.
As ever,
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