How to clean & polish abalone shell jewelry

Not only the bright gemstones jewelry can be attractive, all kinds of shell jewelry can be very interesting and fun when you travel to the sea or have a good vacation. With magical power, the abalone shell jewelry is greatly loved by many people. Just like many other jewelry, abalone shell jewelry needs to be cared well so as to keep in good state.
When you get a piece of abalone shell jewelry, you should know the proper ways to clean & polish it. Careful cleaning & polishing can be useful to keep it in good state.
First, you need to soak the abalone shells in a bucket of water. This method is useful to gently remove grit and dirt. For additional grime, you can choose a soft toothbrush to rub gently.
Then you need to wear gloves for further cleaning. The gloves are important to make you safe from the chemical products which can be Muriatic acid. Try to cover the shell and wait for several seconds. In the process, you need to use tongs to hole the shells.
Then use plenty of water to rinse the shells and allow air dry. After these, you can use soft cloth with mineral oil to enhance the luster of the shells.
You should have enough patients and care to use Muriatic acid. Using this method, you can bring back the luster back on the shell jewelry. Start to take care of your abalone shell jewelry.