After a while, costume jewelry can look a little drab -- so instead of throwing yours away, update it with a few swipes of nail polish .

Yep, that's right, lacquer is the answer to brightening boring jewels and gems and BuzzFeed is here to show you how.

Nail polishes are great tools for other DIY projects , too. If you're not color-coding your keys , polish will definitely help put a marbled pattern on anything in your home , including storage boxes and decor.

Watch the how-to video above and start painting!

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