Caring for Your Jewelry: Cleaning, Storage and Daily Wear
Simple habits that keep gold and diamond jewelry bright for years.
Gold and diamonds are durable, but they stay beautiful for longer when they are looked after. A few simple habits are enough.
Cleaning. Soak the piece for a few minutes in warm water with a few drops of mild soap, brush gently with a soft toothbrush, especially around the stones and under the setting, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals, and be careful with ultrasonic cleaners for pieces with delicate stones.
Storage. Keep each piece separately in a soft pouch or in a lined box so that harder stones do not scratch the gold and chains do not tangle. Keep pieces away from humidity.
Daily wear. Put jewelry on last, after perfume, hair spray and creams, and take it off before swimming, cleaning, cooking with strong ingredients or exercising. Chlorine and strong cleaning products can damage the finish and some alloys.
Check-ups. Once or twice a year, look at the prongs and clasps of pieces you wear often. A loose prong or a weak clasp is easy to repair early, and it prevents losing a stone or the whole piece.
If you are not sure how to clean or repair a particular piece, ask us before trying. This article is general information.
General information only. Ask us about any piece before you buy.
