Jewelry care Tips
Jewelry Care Tips: How to Keep Your Jewellery Beautiful for Years
Fine jewellery is made to be treasured, worn and passed down through generations. With the right care, your gold, diamond and gemstone jewellery can maintain its shine and beauty for many years.
Here are some simple jewellery care tips to help protect your favourite pieces.
1. Keep Jewellery Away From Chemicals
Perfumes, lotions, hairsprays, cosmetics, chlorine and household cleaning products can affect the appearance of jewellery and gemstones.
Tip: Apply perfume, makeup and skincare products first, allow them to dry, and then put on your jewellery.
2. Remove Jewellery Before Bathing or Swimming
It is best to remove jewellery before taking a shower, swimming or entering a hot tub.
Chlorine and other chemicals can damage certain metals and may affect gemstones. Soap and shampoo can also leave a film that reduces the shine of your jewellery.
3. Take Jewellery Off During Exercise
Sweat, friction and accidental knocks can affect jewellery over time.
Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings before exercising, playing sports or doing strenuous activities.
4. Store Each Piece Separately
Jewellery can scratch or become tangled when several pieces are stored together.
Store individual pieces in a soft jewellery pouch or a separate compartment in your jewellery box.
Extra tip: Keep delicate chains fastened when storing them to help prevent tangling.
5. Clean Jewellery Regularly
Regular cleaning helps remove everyday dirt, oils and residue.
For many gold jewellery pieces, gently clean them with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild soap. Use a very soft brush if necessary, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive materials.
6. Give Diamonds Extra Care
Diamonds are extremely hard, but that does not mean they are impossible to damage.
Oil and dirt can build up on the surface and reduce their brilliance. Clean diamond jewellery regularly and have the setting checked periodically to ensure the stone remains secure.
7. Be Careful With Gemstones
Different gemstones have different levels of hardness, durability and sensitivity.
Some gemstones may be affected by heat, chemicals, prolonged sunlight or sudden temperature changes. If you are unsure how to clean a particular gemstone, professional cleaning is the safest option.
8. Avoid Sleeping With Jewellery
Sleeping while wearing jewellery can put unnecessary pressure on chains, clasps and delicate settings.
Removing your jewellery before bed also gives your skin and jewellery a chance to stay clean and dry.
9. Check Your Jewellery Settings
Take a moment to inspect diamond and gemstone jewellery from time to time.
Look for:
- Loose stones
- Bent prongs
- Damaged clasps
- Worn links
- Scratches or unusual movement
If something looks loose or damaged, stop wearing the piece and have it professionally inspected.
10. Get Professional Cleaning and Inspection
Even with regular home care, professional cleaning can help restore the brilliance of fine jewellery.
A professional jeweller can also inspect the settings, clasps and stones and identify potential problems before they become serious.
How Often Should Jewellery Be Cleaned?
For jewellery worn regularly, gentle cleaning at home every few weeks can help maintain its appearance. Professional cleaning and inspection once or twice a year is a good general guideline, depending on the type of jewellery and how frequently it is worn.
The Golden Rule of Jewellery Care
Wear your jewellery with confidence, but treat it with care.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to chemicals, impacts, moisture and extreme conditions. Store each piece properly and have valuable jewellery professionally inspected from time to time.
With a little care, your jewellery can continue to sparkle beautifully for years to come.
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