Tiffany bead bracelet how do u clean it ???

[chicmom78]

I'm going to have a look at this tarnish guard - just spent ages polishing the graduated beads necklace with a cloth to make it look all shiny since I finally got a silver polish cloth (owned a dip before). Don't mind the first time but it'll be a pain to do it regularly.

Also, I've two questions:

1) How sturdy are the bead necklace/bracelets? I was conscious of the fact that I was pulling on the chain as I was going through the beads one by one and am worried that the extra strain will weaken the chain and cause it to break (read a thread on tPF about a 4mm Tiffany beads bracelet breaking).

2) Does anyone rinse their silver pieces after polishing with cloth? I used to wash them after the dip according to instructions but the cloth doesn't come with any, plus it says there's anti-tarnish stuff inside the cotton so I'm assuming rinsing may wash it away. Yet would the chemical be safe to be exposed to the skin for long periods?

Greatly appreciate any answers tossed my way

I have both the bracelet and necklace. I've had them for years but honestly have only worn the necklace about 3 times. I took it out a couple months ago to polish because I want to sell the set (I have the earrings too) and when I picked the necklace up it broke and all the beads fell off. I am very careful with my jewelry so I don't know how the inner chain broke

 

[ShimmerDreamz]

I have both the bracelet and necklace. I've had them for years but honestly have only worn the necklace about 3 times. I took it out a couple months ago to polish because I want to sell the set (I have the earrings too) and when I picked the necklace up it broke and all the beads fell off. I am very careful with my jewelry so I don't know how the inner chain broke

That's what I'm worried about! I broke a gold chain on the train once and was thankful that it was easy to tuck away. If the beads broke in public... *shudder*

So sorry to hear that about your necklace - did you contact Tiffany customer service to try and get it fixed? Thankfully it happened in your home!

 

[chicmom78]

That's what I'm worried about! I broke a gold chain on the train once and was thankful that it was easy to tuck away. If the beads broke in public... *shudder*

So sorry to hear that about your necklace - did you contact Tiffany customer service to try and get it fixed? Thankfully it happened in your home!

I haven't had it repaired yet, I know I need to bring it in but I never have time! Yes thankfully it happened at home because it would have been a nightmare anywhere else. Will tiffany charge me to repair it?

 

[ShimmerDreamz]

I haven't had it repaired yet, I know I need to bring it in but I never have time! Yes thankfully it happened at home because it would have been a nightmare anywhere else. Will tiffany charge me to repair it?

From the gist of what I got in the thread someone posted about their bracelet breaking, Tiffany charged a small amount per missing bead and then a fixing fee.

Their customer service is very good generally anyway, so it's worth a query and see what they can do for you. Saying that, perhaps it'd be better to wait until after Christmas - I went to the Old Bond Street store today and it was absolutely packed. The staff was rushed and didn't even bother to place my receipts in those cute envelopes!

Let me know how you get on with the repair! I'm sure paranoid about my jewellery :shame:

 

[burb3rrylov3r]

I've had one of these bracelets break. The chain snapped after wearing thin. They tried to have my bf pay for the repair on a bracelet that was less than 1 yr old. They definitely acted like they were doing him a favor by waiving the fee.

The way I clean my bracelet is simple. I take a small pot, line with a piece of aluminum foil, add in equal amounts of baking soda and salt (2 tbsp) each, over this I pour boiling water. Swirl to mix and add in all my silver. The chemical reaction cleans the items and once the fizzing stops everything is sparkling.

 

[merekat703]

Ive been wearing the ball bracelet for 5 years daily with no issues or tarnish. Sometimes I dip it in silver cleaner liquid but normally just wearing it keeps it from tarnishing. Never a issue or breakage.

 

[kiana904]

I've had one of these bracelets break. The chain snapped after wearing thin. They tried to have my bf pay for the repair on a bracelet that was less than 1 yr old. They definitely acted like they were doing him a favor by waiving the fee.

The way I clean my bracelet is simple. I take a small pot, line with a piece of aluminum foil, add in equal amounts of baking soda and salt (2 tbsp) each, over this I pour boiling water. Swirl to mix and add in all my silver. The chemical reaction cleans the items and once the fizzing stops everything is sparkling.

I tried to use your method to clean my bead bracelet tonight. How often do you do this? Will the chemical reaction cause any damage to the bracelet long term? My bracelet does look/ feel cleaner... but still not as shiny as when I first got it. I'm just too lazy to bring it in to Tiffany's for cleaning especially if I have to go back for it. Also I have heard that the SS bracelets go back to their "unshiny" state as soon as you get it & stry wearing it again, so not sure if it is worth it to have it professionally cleaned similar to gold pieces. TIA!

 

[RosiePink]

Can the chain on this bracelet actually stretch out or wear thin? I have the 4mm and 10mm bead bracelet and wear them regularly but sometimes I get nervous when they get pulled back by a sweater or pulled awkwardly if I'm lounging around the house, freaking out that I am stretching them out. I've had the 4mm for a while but I just recently got the 10mm and since it slides considerably more I am terrified I will somehow disturb the chain.

 

[RosiePink]

Usually the 'unshinyness' isn't necessarily from dirt or tarnish but just from hairline scratches on the piece that can dull the shine, especially if you have had it for a while or is smooth like the beads. I have Tiffany pieces that I think look so sparkly and clean but when I compare them to a new Tiffany piece they look dull in comparison no matter who has cleaned it. It just comes with wear and tear of jewelry and I think aged jewelry is beautiful in its own right.