Jewelry Care

Caring for your jewelry

1. Storing

It’s best to keep your jewelry in a fabric -lined case that has compartments and dividers for your jewelry. If you don’t have a jewelry case, make sure to wrap each piece of jewelry in a soft tissue or paper before placing it in a drawer. This will prevent scratching and tangling. For sterling silver jewelry, get an anti-tarnish bag or cloth to limit exposure to air and moisture.

2. Avoid chemicals

Hairspray, lotion, and perfume can be damaging to certain types of metals and colored gems. Precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum are especially susceptible to discoloration from these everyday care products. When getting ready in the morning or preparing for a night out, set your jewelry aside, or better yet, leave your jewelry in its case until you’re ready to wear it.

3. Cleaning

Most jewelry can be safely cleansed with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft toothbrush. You may also clean jewelry with an ultrasonic cleaner. Please consult a jeweler if your piece contains gemstones or pearls as some ultrasonic cleaners have been known to shake gems loose or chip gemstones if used incorrectly. Plus, organic gemstones like pearls, coral, ivory, and amber should not be cleaned ultrasonically. The same applies to gems impacted by heat and temperature changes like tanzanite, moonstone, opal, turquoise, and topaz.

4. Everyday advice

The best advice is to avoid wearing your jewelry when doing tasks or activities that will bring it in contact with extreme temperatures like a hot tub or sauna, harsh chemicals like cleansers, or the potential to be lost or damaged like gardening, or swimming.