How to Clean & Restore Costume Jewelry ~ PART 1

[@saveyourselves5923]

The most comprehensive video on jewellery repair I've found. I'm gonna have a go at repairing a vintage silver clasp. I bought it for restringing my late grandma's pearls, but the rhinestones on the clasp turned yellow after a few weeks. I was devastated 😢

[@painteddaisy6889]

Great advice. Also, I lay a wash cloth over the drain when working in a sink in case I drop anything or a stone falls out.

[@samanthaschurter747]

This was so helpful. I inherited some lovely and sentimental pieces from my mom’s estate this year, and this helps me keep them in good shape.

[@momto4boz]

Same with me from my mom n dad. ❤

[@jeannestrickland7027]

I was always taught that you should never submerge costume jewelry in water. The water gets behind the stone and eventually does more damage than good. However, like you I can't resist occasionally using water. I wait until the hottest days of summer to do this. After washing off the jewelry, I place it outside in the sun. That way, mother nature dries the parts that can't be seen by the naked eye. I have also been known to put the jewelry on a tray in the oven at about 100°

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Oh! I have never put it in the oven, but yes, I guess that would evaporate the everything, lol. Excellent idea! I will have to look into at what degree a rhinestone will crack. That would be my real worry I think.

[@pietruin]

Another super helpful video! You are so comprehensive in explaining both the how and the why of doing things. I also really appreciate the helpful links to supplies and vendors. Many thanks !

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Oh, no problem! I hope they are helpful and thank you for your wonderful comment!

[@dianapearce6642]

This was so great!! With all the info on where to get everything, spot on!! Thank you so much!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Awesome! I am so happy you like it. I always enjoy letting people know the places I shop. Cause I know I have been scammed or misled a lot and these are the people I trust.

[@teresalong777]

Amazing work and information. Thank you! Saving for future.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you! I appreciate it and hope it helps!

[@jacqw4695]

So informative! Thank you-best video available for we who want to present our pieces in tip top!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BlessedBaubles]

Fantastic!! Just what I’ve been looking for. I appreciate the time you take to really demonstrate!! Just awesome. Thank you!!!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much! I am so happy it is helpful.

[@Wingsoflovetreasures]

Thank you for this, so many beautiful pieces that need rhinestones 🌞🦋

[@angelafelipe1385]

Thank you for teaching us how to do this

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

I am so happy you liked it and hope it helps. Thank you for watching!

[@monikaprysock1822]

Really great 👍…thanks for the wonderful info…love your know how and love ❤️ all your videos…jewelry pieces are fantastic!!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jenniferbrennan6004]

i love your videos i am from Australia and have just started.Thankyou for your amazing videos

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Glad you like them! Let me know if there is something you need help with or any questions. I am always happy to help. Thank you for watching!

[@Banyaga]

Finally! Great help and wealth of information!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you! I so hope this helps and thank you so much for your wonderful comment!

[@carolheringer5513]

How did you get so smart and you’re still so young! Thank you so much!!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Lol, thank you. I am not that young, but it is true. My mother and father we both big antique and vintage collectors. I learned so much from a very early age. Then my father and I had a vintage business for a while, but eventually when I became pregnant I just went to all jewelry because it was easier. So now I do not just collect, but sell it too so that I can stay home with my daughter. Its been so fun. Thank you again!

[@carolheringer5513]

@@OlivesVintageMarket That explains much! I envy your deep knowledge and so appreciate that you share it with us. I eat it up.

[@deemiller5024]

You are so practical and make repairing jewelry accessible. I will rewatch both (since I was watching while multi-doin') 😀 Question: it is okay to wash and submerge rhinestones in water and use soap as lkng as they are cool dried immediately and completely? Is that just for stones without foil on the back?

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Sorry Dee I am just now seeing this. Foil backs are the ones you have to be careful with. That is because the water can get trapped under the stone and then tarnish. That is what creates those 'dead' stones. You can always do it though, and especially if it is a really gunky piece and replace the stone/s if/when they do become bad, lol.

[@jeannestrickland7027]

I always turn the oven off before putting the jewelry in. That way it starts out warm and gradually cools down over time. Someone else suggested a hair dryer on a warm setting. I think I'll try that. I'm just not sure it would get under the stones.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Yeah the evaporation it definitely the biggest part so it will not tarnish that foil backing. I think the oven is an excellent idea, I’ve just never braved it lol

[@soundofmusic5241]

Thank you. It is very informative. Do you have a video on how to fix broken costume earring post?

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Not yet! I can do it, but I have not done one on it. Its just soldering though if you are needing help asap you can email me.

[@sherri2594]

You're amazing! I was trying to repair something, had glue everywhere lol!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

LOL, Oh don't I know! I have been there and done that. On part 2 I have a lot about different glues. I actually use to glue my fingers together a lot, lol!

[@sherri2594]

@@OlivesVintageMarket lol! I had the glue everywhere, I was worried I would glue my fingers together. I purchased a brooch today that was half off from a thrift store going out of business, I paid $7.50, it's driving me crazy, I really think it's a score, it is marked fine silver & 14k, it is mixed media with what looks like a cel that depicts the moon, a floor, part of a phone and a few other things. It's call "another place & time" the last name looks like Ventz. I don't know if you ever get a feeling about something but I get that with this piece. I hope you have a Happy Easter 🐣 🐇

[@luciaaaqiaol9447]

Thank you so much for being a such great teacher!!!❤ may I know more of buying the vintage stone part? Thank you

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

I am so happy it was helpful. I have another video on all things rhinestones if you would like to check that out

[@lynnmclamb4589]

I just have to say... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Your so very welcome!!

[@angelacruz1628]

Your so funny, nursery rhyme torture! 🤣 Your teaching me so much. I never thought of using gorilla glue. I just trying to repair what I could. I was going to save the rhinestones and paint with gold and silver paint behind it. I don’t sell them their just for me. Thanks so much!!!!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Well, whatever makes you happy. However, I think you will be happy replacing them instead, and it will be so much easier! Painting behind the stones is very intensive. (Yes, nursery rhyme torture is real in our house, lol)

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You from Puerto Rico.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you! I am so happy you found me.

[@jeaninestark2731]

Thanks again! Now I know how to clean the rest of my brooches.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

That is wonderful. In part two I show the way to clean other types of material as well.

[@theresathompson2784]

Great video! I am learning so much!! Thank you 😊💕

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you! I am so happy it is helping you!

[@vintagejewelrygalore1053]

Great video. I am a new collector and reseller. This is very helpful to me 😀

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

That is great!! I am so happy it helps and I will be putting part 2 out on the 18th!

[@jacquicherry1721]

I hope you realize how amazing you are! You truly are a wondrous wealth of information, and you gently, humbly teach us, without attitude. You’re a rare treasure, and I thank you more than I can say. ❤️ “Nursery Rhyme Torture”! 😂

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you that means so very much! When I read comments like this it makes me want to start on my next video and make it even better! Thank you so much again! PS The Nursery Rhymes are just crazy around this house, lol.

[@BlessedBaubles]

“Nursery rhyme music torture”. Haha. How do you match stone’s colors? You have a lot of tools and supplies! Do you restore jewelry professionally? Many times we find a pice of awesome jewelry with one stinking gem missing. Heart breaking, Great video.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

lol, right. I cannot take one more the ants go marching! I use to restore porcelain professionally, but now it is all for myself and my business. I help people all of the time, but I do not charge for it. I know the feeling of the one stone missing and now I feel like its more of an opportunity than heart breaking, lol. ~ There are so many different colors out there now it is hard sometimes, but when looking at the Swarovski color sheet you can usually match them pretty easily. Here is one. (I never buy them just showing you an example) www.ebay.com/itm/333244068169?chn=ps&var=542866150601&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=542866150601_333244068169&targetid=1263104806246&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=1013200&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263104806246&abcId=9300678&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQiA37KbBhDgARIsAIzce14Em6ZNbWgApd8VBQeoIgp7IN6WMCdrhCDRXlmWRWnpiPzcCJh_nlIaAhwTEALw_wcB

[@bryanstrickland4823]

Hi Kacie its Eloura and I love your video's!!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you! I really appreciate you watching!

[@leticiafrancois3901]

I love your videos and I hope you do more teaching videos. I would be interested in seeing how to fix neck delicate neck chains. You are very detailed. I was wondering what is your astrological sign. By the way your little girl is precious. Thank you so much!! Leticia

[@leticiafrancois3901]

**how to fix delicate neck chains.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Great suggestion! I have so many videos right now, but nothing put together. My dad had gotten really sick again with his cancer and have been helping him. I will do a video over that for you. Do you mean like feather chains? I am a Cancer, and thank you she is so awesome right now, she is a cancer too and her birthday is only 3 days after mine!

[@Bea_22]

Cool tip about the dental wax! Definitely trying that one

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Awesome! It is so useful and a lot better for me.

[@AliBorealis]

Great video! So informative! ❤️

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much!

[@laurrieannmahon337]

Cleaning is great

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you! It is a bit relaxing

[@irischapman9049]

You made thatook so easy.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Lol, its years of practice though!

[@claudineretif2790]

Hi! Do you have an etsy or ebay page? I don't have facebook (yes, that's right) but I'd like to give a look to your shop. You seem to know what you are doing when you restore these works of art. Also, do you repair old costume jewelry for people? I live right outside NYC and either can't find anyone to do the work or it is so expensive - it could be worth three times the cost of a replacement brooch!! But then what happens to the old brooch when I get the replacement? I throw it away?!! What a waste! Also, people worked hard on these tiny pieces of art. That should be respected by fixing them, not just discarding them. Thanks for your choosen line of work; you ar doing a service to the lost art of great American craftsmenship. God bless!!😄

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much! It is so much fun and yes I do it for the love and history of these wonderful pieces. I do have an eBay store that is just Olive’s Vintage Market. Lol, yesterday my husband asked how many pieces did I have listed. I proudly said “Over 200”. He was so mad, because he knows I have that stashed under a table. Anyways one day I will have to actually list some things. I use to restore porcelain but I no longer restore for others unless it is a favor or someone contacts me personally.

[@michellepereira2328]

Very interesting.

[@pamelamoscato7247]

Thanks that was great❤

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you! I hope it helps!

[@deemiller5024]

You have a gift. I bet you could be a jewelry Designer!!!🤗

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Stop it! I just stand on the shoulders of giants!

[@gloriakdesigns1385]

Great video and info..

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much! I hope it helps!

[@sharonb537]

Enjoyed this content so much! What do you feel about using plain epoxy glue to replace stones?

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Thank you so much! If you are talking about the two part epoxy glue there is a reason I do not use it, but it still works. I do not use it because of how thick it is. Usually thicker glue does not allow it to sit as firmly in the setting cup as the thinner glue. However, I have nothing against it. It is strong and does not turn yellow if placed completely under the stone.

[@sharonb537]

@@OlivesVintageMarket Thanks. I recently got some Hardman Double Bubble epoxy so may give it a try. Part II was great & loved the before/after pictures. Would enjoy seeing an overview of stones or crystals from poor to excellent quality.

[@momto4boz]

Great video...

[@samanthasimental3788]

WOW!😮

[@laurrieannmahon337]

Love this jewelry nogioc

[@KeyboardWarriorOfTRUTH]

Doesn't hot water loosen the glue?

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Depends on the glue. Cheap super glues will come off in very hot water, and hot water also helps with the elmer type glues and cement glues. But if you come into contact with a resin or gorilla type of glue you better be ready to chisel those babies out, lol.

[@larrywall7046]

Thank you!!!

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Always wonderful to see you on here! Thank you for always supporting me!

[@9622paige]

I don’t even own but two pieces of real jewelry, let alone costume jewelry to dress up outfits. I have a Tiffany’s necklace (25th birthday gift because of my love of Breakfast at Tiffany’s), and my hs class ring. But this was super entertaining! But geez that dental wax lol bad memories 😂🥴

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Haha!! Yep! It is good for so much more than protecting us from sharp surfaces, lol.

[@theresa5168]

Thank you, gorilla glue is the best. Those little pearls that are in the bag not on the brooch will be back in the cup soon.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

lol, so true! I can not stand fixing the same thing 15 times, lol.

[@theverandafilesheidrun]

Love the info and knowledge you share but please, please, turn your phone sideways to get the full screen. You are only using a third of the scdeen real estate that KZbin gives you by holding your phone vertically and it makes it difficult to see on smaller screens.

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

I will try and remember that. I use my phone sometimes and my camera on others. Thank you!

[@YoreFabulousVintageJewelry]

alright alright alright. you make it look too easy.....and I have some superb pieces that are missing a stone here another one there. If it turns out that I can't do it as easily as you make it seem to be, welp, just expect a little box from me for you to help fix my mess. Deal? Sounds like a win/win for me! Gimme a ring whenever you feel like it. Im always home. just playing in my jewelry. Sorry I have not kept in touch. I had one of the hardest months than I can ever remember. But I think tomorrow is the 1st, so I'm starting anew :).

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

I’m so sorry. It’s been rough this month for me as well. Olive has just been constantly sick and you know just life. I hope things are looking up for you.

[@buickinvicta288]

This is great. How did I miss this? Heading for part 2

[@OlivesVintageMarket]

Lol, I hope it was helpful!

[@YoreFabulousVintageJewelry]

I meant gimme a ring on the phone....not literally give me a ring (unless you're gonna do it) Say hi to Olive for me