Observe the appearance

1. Color change: Alloy jewelry should maintain its original luster and color under normal circumstances. If the surface color of the jewelry becomes dull, darkened, not as bright as when it was first purchased, or fades or discolors, such as the golden part turning yellow or the silver part turning black, this is usually a signal that requires maintenance, which may be caused by oxidation, exposure to chemicals, and other reasons.

2. Staining: When there are obvious stains, spots or dirt on the surface of jewelry, such as dust, grease residue, etc., which affect the appearance of the jewelry, it is necessary to clean and maintain it to restore its original cleanliness.

3. Scratch and Wear: Carefully inspect the surface of the jewelry. If there are many obvious scratches and wear marks, it will not only affect the appearance, but also expose the interior of the alloy, accelerate oxidation and other reactions. At this time, maintenance is needed, and even professional repair may be required.

4. Changes in inlay: For alloy jewelry inlaid with gemstones, pearls, etc., it is necessary to observe whether there are signs of looseness or detachment in the inlay, as well as whether there are stains or scratches on the surface of the gemstone. If these situations occur, it not only affects the overall effect of the jewelry, but may also lead to the loss of the inlay, requiring timely maintenance and repair.

Feel the texture

1. Rough texture: Gently touch the alloy jewelry with your hand, and under normal circumstances, its surface should be smooth. If the surface feels rough and uneven, it may be due to the accumulation of dirt or chemical reactions such as oxidation, and requires cleaning and maintenance.

2. Deformation: If the shape of the jewelry is found to have changed, such as bending, twisting, deformation, etc., it may affect the wearing effect and the structural stability of the jewelry, requiring maintenance and repair. Severe deformation may require professional personnel to handle.

Pay attention to the wearing experience

1. Skin reaction: After wearing alloy jewelry, if there are discomfort symptoms such as redness, itching, allergies, etc. on the skin, it may be due to the wear of the plating on the surface of the jewelry, or some metal elements in the alloy coming into contact with the skin causing adverse reactions. At this time, it is necessary to inspect and maintain the jewelry, or consider whether it is no longer suitable for wearing.

2. Wearing discomfort: When wearing alloy jewelry, there may be a feeling of foreign objects and discomfort, such as necklaces feeling tight or rings feeling too tight or loose, which may be due to jewelry deformation or damage and require adjustment and maintenance.

Based on wearing time and environment

1. Wearing time: Generally speaking, after wearing alloy jewelry for a long time, even if there is no obvious appearance change, it is recommended to take care of it. Because over time, the surface of jewelry will gradually accumulate dirt, and the internal structure may also be affected to some extent. Regular maintenance can help extend its service life.

2. Wearing environment: If alloy jewelry is often worn in environments with high temperature, high humidity, high dust, or high chemical substances, such as kitchens, bathrooms, factories, etc., the jewelry is more susceptible to erosion and pollution and requires more frequent maintenance.