As women, we love jewellery and wear lots of it too. But more often than not, we find ourselves stuck in awkward situations like feeling incompetent to straighten out a mysteriously tangled necklace, missing earrings when we most need them, opening a box of gemstone jewellery that has gone cloudy from sparkly and whatnot.
We’ve all been there. But what if we told you that we’ve found 9 tried and tested jewellery hacks that can solve the commonest trinket troubles in a jiffy?
Now that we’ve got your attention, take out your notepad and get ready to make your life a whole lot hassle-free. Thank us later!
1. Fasten a Bracelet Yourself Using a Tape
When it comes to amping up your wrist game, gemstone bracelets for women are the ultimate accessory to own. But securing the bracelet’s clasp on your wrist all by yourself can feel like ‘mission impossible.’ Just as you’re about to fasten both ends with the clasp, one end slides off your wrist, and you have to start over again. *sigh*
Enter: Your trusty tape. All you need to do is cut a piece of scotch tape and place it on the end of the bracelet without the clasp. Then wrap the bracelet around your wrist and bring the clasp to the circle. Pretty easy, right?
2. Knotted Chains? Baby Powder to the Rescue!
Imagine this: You’re heading out and are rummaging through your jewellery box – only to find that the necklace you dig out is a tangled, knotted disaster. Relatable much? With this tip, those disappointing tangled necklace days will be far behind!
Begin by laying your entangled necklaces on a clean plate/surface and sprinkle some baby powder. This will help loosen the knots and make the chain slippery. Then use a needle to untangle the knots on the chain. Once untangled, wash the chain with lukewarm water and mild soap, rinse it well and lay it out to dry.
3. Remove a Ring Stuck on Your Finger With a Ribbon
Have you ever put a ring on only to find out that it’s way too tight? Or perhaps you were wearing a fitting ring, and now your finger is swollen? Yep, it’s relatable AF!
The next time you find yourself in a situation like this, cut a piece of ribbon and insert one end of the ribbon underneath the ring (you may use a toothpick if needed). Then wrap the ribbon along the length of your finger (towards the tip). Keep wrapping until you’ve passed the knuckle and then secure the end.
Now comes the fun part! Just take the end of the ribbon you inserted under the ring and start unwinding it in the same direction you wrapped it. This will force the ring to slide over the ribbon easily, and within a few minutes, your sparkler will be off your finger.
4. Take Your Gemstone From Cloudy to Sparkly in Minutes
Let’s be real: There’s nothing more captivating than watching your diamond and natural gemstone jewellery sparkle in all their glory. But exposure to everyday grime can cause them to lose their shine.
The next time this happens, grab a mild dishwashing soap and spray it on the piece of jewellery (this works with rings/necklaces/bracelets/earrings). Next, soak your jewellery piece in water for a couple of hours and scrub it using a soft-bristled toothbrush. Rinse it with clean water and pat it dry with a lint-free cloth. Voila! You’re done.
5. No More Knotted Hair Around Your Necklace Clasp
Talking about jewellery tips and hacks, here’s one you didn’t know you even needed!
If you have long hair, you know what it’s like to don your favourite necklace only to find your locks tangled up around the clasp halfway through the day.
It’s painful but did you know it can be avoided altogether with a piece of clear tape?
Wear your necklace as you would, then wrap the section that catches hair with clear tape a few times. Now, say goodbye to entangled locks!
6. Try This Paperclip Fix for a Broken Necklace Clasp
Do you have a necklace with a broken clasp lying around but you simply can’t bear to get rid of it? Good news: It can be worn again with this paper clip hack (until you get it fixed from your jeweller)!
Just grab a paper clip and slide it through the ring that connects the clasp to the chain. You want to ideally keep going until the ring sits right in the middle of the paperclip. Then slide the other side of the clasp (the loop part) onto the paper clip and stop when it gets to the first curve whenever you wish to don the necklace.
7. Layer Two Necklaces of the Same Length Like a Pro
There’s a golden rule when it comes to layering necklaces: Incorporate necklaces of varying lengths into the mix. But can you make it happen with designer necklace pendants of similar lengths? Yes!
Take two of your favourite necklaces and attach the clasp of one necklace to the hook of the other one, effectively creating one long, continuous necklace. Then wrap this around your neck twice and secure the remaining clasps together. Now all you need to do is adjust the lengths of the chains. You can pull one of them long or you can pull one of them short; this way you have a choker-style necklace and one long necklace. A great necklace layering idea, right?
8. Create Your New Ear-Drobe With DIY Earring Organisers
When it comes to picking jewellery for work, diamond and pearl studs are a go-to for many of us. But more often than not, it’s troublesome keeping up with tiny earrings or finding matches quickly. Well, not anymore!
Although it is best to store fine jewellery in its original case, you can also make earrings organisers all by yourself using some cork coasters. Just poke holes in them and then put your earrings in to keep them matched and organised.
9. Need a Longer Necklace? Add a Bracelet
Don’t have a chain extender handy? No problem! You can still easily add length to your necklace by adding an old bracelet to the end of your necklace.
Hook the corresponding clasps to each open end, and you’re ready to go. Isn’t that a life-changing jewellery hack?
And there you have it folks, 9 jewellery tips and hacks to make your life simpler. We hope they make ‘jewellery incidents’ a thing of the past and help you manage your jewellery pieces better.
While we’re still on the topic of finding jewellery tips and tricks, here are the best tips for wearing gold jewellery that you might need to stay on trend this year.
9 Easy Jewelry Tips And Hacks Every Woman Should Know FAQ
- How do you pack jewelry without a jewelry box?You can organize small items (like studs and rings) in an empty pill case or a travel jewelry roll organizer and pack the larger items like bracelets, bigger earrings and necklaces in separate zip lock bags. You ideally want to pack the items individually to prevent gemstones from scratching each other.
- How do you keep a loose bracelet intact?The easiest thing you can do is have the straps or links on the bracelet adjusted. However, if that’s not possible, you can layer it with other bracelets and keep the loose bracelet at the top i.e., the widest part of your hand. Alternately, if it’s not too loose, you can wear a rubber band underneath it to keep it intact.
