Even if you procure expensive, high quality fashion jewelry, a general rule of thumb is that no costume jewelry will be as long-lasting and reliable as fine jewelry. Having to spend hundreds of bucks on fine jewelry may cost you a big hole in your pocket, but on the contrary, costume jewelry allows you to follow the newest trends without letting much amount from your wallet. However, it is not rational to expect costume jewelry to last without letting up; for even fine jewelry will not look new forever.
Nevertheless, you can draw out the life of your jewelry with proper usage and care. When you are cleaning your fashion jewelry, you ought to ensure that the solution you choose to clean must not contain ammonia, vinegar, or any other acids or alcohols. Before buying the cleaner product, read the label and make sure you are using a cleaner safe for whatever material your costume jewelry is made from, say for instance, silver, gold, brass, bronze, copper, chrome, stainless steel, aluminum, pearls, opals, marble and any gems. Avoid using soap and water, because almost all soaps will leave a line of sediments on the metal and make the stones look dull, similarly, Windex can damage delicate stones and finishes, and even Vinegar is harmful to the gemstones. So always use a very soft cloth to clean the surface of stones and gold or silver, using a bit of water carefully to clean your fashion jewelry rather than dipping them entirely.