Jewelry Care Guide
Preserving Beauty for Generations
Proper care ensures your precious jewelry maintains its brilliance and beauty for years to come. Follow our expert guidelines to protect your investment.
General Care Guidelines
Daily Care
• Remove jewelry before showering, swimming, or exercising
• Apply perfumes, lotions, and cosmetics before putting on jewelry
• Store pieces separately to prevent scratching
• Clean regularly with appropriate methods
• Inspect clasps and settings periodically
What to Avoid
• Harsh chemicals and cleaning products
• Extreme temperatures
• Impact and rough handling
• Storing different metals together
• Wearing during physical activities
Care by Metal Type
Gold Jewelry
Cleaning: Use warm soapy water and a soft brush. For deeper cleaning, use a jewelry cleaning solution specifically designed for gold.
Storage: Store in individual soft pouches or lined jewelry boxes to prevent scratching.
Special Notes: Higher karat gold (18k, 22k) is softer and requires more gentle handling. White gold may need periodic re-rhodium plating.
Professional Care: Have settings checked annually and consider professional cleaning every 6 months.
Silver Jewelry
Cleaning: Use a silver polishing cloth for light tarnish. For heavier tarnish, use silver cleaning solution or paste.
Tarnish Prevention: Store in anti-tarnish pouches or with anti-tarnish strips in airtight containers.
Special Notes: Sterling silver naturally tarnishes when exposed to air and moisture. Regular wear actually helps prevent tarnishing.
Avoid: Rubber, latex, and sulfur-containing materials that accelerate tarnishing.
Platinum Jewelry
Cleaning: Soak in warm soapy water and gently scrub with a soft brush. Platinum is durable and can handle regular cleaning.
Maintenance: Platinum develops a natural patina over time, which many prefer for its vintage look.
Professional Care: If you prefer the original high polish, have it professionally polished annually.
Durability: Platinum is extremely durable and hypoallergenic, making it ideal for everyday wear.
Gemstone Care
Diamonds
Cleaning: Diamonds are durable and can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Ultrasonic cleaners are generally safe for diamonds.
Care Tips: Despite their hardness, diamonds can chip if struck at the right angle. Avoid wearing during heavy physical activity.
Professional Care: Have settings inspected regularly as diamonds can loosen over time with wear.
Colored Gemstones
Emeralds: Very delicate. Clean only with warm soapy water and avoid ultrasonic cleaners. Store separately to prevent scratching.
Sapphires & Rubies: Durable stones that can be cleaned with warm soapy water. Ultrasonic cleaning is generally safe.
Pearls: Extremely delicate. Clean only with a damp cloth. Store separately and restring periodically if worn frequently.
Storage Solutions
Jewelry Boxes
Use lined compartments to separate pieces. Soft fabric lining prevents scratching and tarnishing.
Individual Pouches
Soft cloth or anti-tarnish pouches are ideal for storing pieces separately, especially when traveling.
Climate Control
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Consider using silica gel packets to control moisture.
Professional Services
Regular professional maintenance ensures your jewelry remains in pristine condition
Recommended Schedule
Every 6 months: Professional cleaning and inspection
Annually: Comprehensive check of settings and clasps
As needed: Repairs, resizing, and restoration
Pearl jewelry: Restringing every 2-3 years if worn regularly
Services We Offer
• Professional ultrasonic cleaning
• Prong tightening and setting repair
• Chain and clasp repair
• Rhodium re-plating for white gold
• Pearl restringing
• Polishing and refinishing
Emergency Care
If Your Jewelry Gets Damaged
Don't panic: Most jewelry damage can be repaired by skilled professionals. Avoid attempting DIY repairs as this can often make the damage worse.
Collect all pieces: If stones fall out or pieces break, carefully collect all components and bring them to us for assessment.
Contact us immediately: The sooner we can assess and begin repairs, the better the outcome. We offer emergency repair services for urgent situations.