Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863, and the March on Washington, 1963. The Impact and Legacy of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation committed the nation to ending slavery.
Place silver on top, then cover with boiling water. Add  3 tablespoons of baking soda. Soak for 10 minutes, rinse and dry.   An effective, but safe way to clean gold and diamond jewelry is to  soak the items in a solution of very warm water with a small amount  of ammonia added.Soak for about 10 - 15 minutes, then gently scrub  the jewelry with an old toothbrush, then rinse well.dd  3 tablespoons of baking soda. Soak for 10 minutes, rinse and dry.   An effective, but safe way to clean gold and diamond jewelry is to  soak the items in a solution of very warm water with a small amount  of ammonia added.
Regardless of the metal you choose, take these steps to keep your jewelry polished and scratch-free: 1  Store jewelry in separate pouches or compartments of a jewelry box to avoid scratching. 2  Clean jewelry in a solution of mild dish detergent and warm water, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.