✨Care Guide + Storage✨

Sep 7

Written By Kacey .

Care and Maintenance for Your Jewelry

✨Daily Wear and Handling✨

Put jewelry on last when dressing and remove first when undressing to minimize exposure to perfumes, lotions, hairsprays, and cosmetics.
Avoid wearing jewelry during activities that cause friction, heavy lifting, sports, or tasks that expose pieces to knocks, chemicals, or extremes of temperature.

✨Cleaning✨

Clean regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oils and surface dirt.
For gold and most gemstones (except porous or treated stones), use warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap. Soak briefly (5–10 minutes), gently brush with a soft brush, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a soft cloth.
For silver, use a silver polishing cloth or a mild silver cleaner according to the product instructions; avoid abrasive cleaners that can scratch.
Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaning for delicate, fragile, or treated stones (e.g., pearls, opals, emeralds, turquoise, and some treated diamonds).

✨Special Stones & Materials✨✨

Pearls: Wipe with a soft, damp cloth after wearing. Avoid soaking, chemicals, and ultrasonic/steam cleaners. Store flat or on a soft surface to prevent scratching and keep away from excessive humidity.
Opals and other hydrated stones: Avoid prolonged exposure to water or rapid temperature changes. Clean gently with a damp cloth.
Emeralds: Often treated; clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners unless the stone is certified untreated.
Turquoise, lapis, and other porous stones: Avoid water, oils, and chemicals. Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Black rhodium or plated pieces: Minimize contact with water and cosmetics; remove before showering and store separately to reduce wear of the plating.

✨Storage✨

Store pieces separately to prevent tangling and scratching. Use individual soft pouches, compartments, or lined jewelry boxes.
Keep jewelry away from direct sunlight and excessive heat or humidity to prevent color changes and degradation.
For silver, consider anti-tarnish strips or silica gel packets in storage to reduce oxidation.

✨Inspections and Professional Care✨

Inspect settings, clasps, and prongs regularly for signs of wear or loosening.
Have valuable or heirloom pieces professionally inspected and cleaned at least once a year; more often for frequently worn items.
Replating, tightening, or re-knotting (for pearl necklaces) should be done by a qualified jeweler.

✨Preventive Tips✨

Remove jewelry before swimming, especially in chlorinated pools or hot tubs, and before using household cleaners.
Avoid wearing jewelry while applying sunscreen or insect repellent; allow products to fully absorb before putting pieces on.
For chains, store them fastened to reduce tangling; for bracelets and necklaces, avoid storing in tight knots.

✨Quick Reference: What to Avoid✨

✨Following these care guidelines will help maintain the appearance and longevity of your jewelry, preserving its beauty for years ✨