Care & Maintenance

Do's

  • Do store in a jewelry box to avoid scratches and tarnishing
  • Do clean with a soft polishing cloth or soft sponge
  • Do use some drops of lukewarm water for cleaning (excluding hydrophane Opal)
  • Add an anti-tarnish strip which absorbs humidity
  • Do wear with care and mindfulness

 

Don'ts

  • Do not submerge or bring in contact with chemicals
  • Do not wear when working on heavy duty tasks
  • Do not clean with strong household cleaners or rough cloths
  • Do not mix with chemistry (lotions and perfumes are for your skin only)
  • Do not swim or bath with your jewelry

 

WAYS TO PREVENT TARNISHING

  • It should be the first thing to take off before preparing for bed.
  • Take a shower before taking off your jewelry to protect it from soap and shampoo. Also, avoid using paper towels and tissues for cleaning gold-plated silver jewelry, since they can scratch the jewelry and speed up tarnishing.
  • Sterling silver corrosion occurs when this metal gets into contact with chemicals you use in your household. Therefore, you should keep jewelry away from toiletries and house products.
  • Store your piece of jewelry in a dust bag or jewelry box when not wearing it. Always keep gold-plated jewelry and silver-plated ones separately.
  • Clean it regularly with a soft cloth to remove body oils and sweat accumulated on the jewelry surface throughout the day.

 

HOW TO CLEAN JEWELRY?

This method of cleaning gold is great because it will not harm any of the gemstones or metals that the jewelry might contain. Just be sure to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a soft cloth, so you don’t cause any accidental abrasions to the surface.

 

What you’ll need:

 

  • Warm water
  • Soft toothbrush or jewelry cleaning brush
  • non-chemical soap

 

Step1: Fill a bowl with clean warm water and add some non-chemical soap water, stirring until the mixture creates bubbles.

 

Step2: Put the jewelry in the mixture and move it around slightly using your finger. This should help shift some of the tough residues that build up on jewelry through daily wear.

 

Step3: Leave the jewelry in the mixture to soak for 5-10 minutes to loosen up more stubborn stains.

 

Step4: Take your jewelry out of the mixture, and gently wipe the surface with a jeweled cloth or a soft non-abrasive cloth. Then store your jewelry securely in an airtight bag or jewelry box.

 

 

This is also a great way to clean gold-plated jewelry because it will maintain the iconic luster on its outer surface.