Jewelry Care Guide
Jewelry holds more than shine—it keeps memories, milestones, and the emotions tied to life’s most meaningful moments. With the right care, your favorite pieces can stay bright and beautiful for years, accompanying you through every chapter.
This guide shares simple ways to help each material stay at its best, whether you’re wearing your everyday favorites or special pieces from our earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, or anklets collections.
General Jewelry Care
Put on makeup, perfume, lotions, and hair products before wearing your jewelry. These products can leave residue that dulls metals and gemstones over time.
Remove jewelry before washing dishes, exercising, showering, swimming in pools or the ocean, or sleeping. Water, sweat, chlorine, and physical impact can weaken settings or cause discoloration.
Clean your pieces with lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush. Rinse carefully and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Avoid toothpaste, baking soda, abrasive powders, boiling water, steam cleaners, and ultrasonic machines unless a jeweler confirms they’re safe for that specific material.
Check your jewelry monthly for loose stones or worn clasps. A yearly professional cleaning helps keep everything secure and sparkling.
Store jewelry separately in soft pouches or compartments. Hard gemstones can scratch softer metals or stones, so keeping pieces apart helps prevent damage.
Gold-Plated Jewelry
Pieces from your gold-plated jewelry collection have a delicate gold layer that needs extra gentle care.
After each wear, polish the surface lightly with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oils and buildup.
For deeper cleaning, use a damp cloth with a touch of mild soap. Wipe gently and dry immediately. Do not soak, scrub, or expose gold-plated jewelry to extended moisture.
Avoid perfume, sweat, chlorine, and harsh chemicals. Store separately to prevent friction and oxidation.
If fading occurs over time—which is natural—a jeweler can refresh the plating.
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Your sterling silver jewelry is made to be worn and enjoyed, and it can be polished back to brilliance whenever needed.
For light tarnish, use a silver polishing cloth or mild soap and water.
For heavier tarnish, wash with warm soapy water and gently brush with a soft toothbrush.
Silver dip cleaners may help, but avoid dipping gemstone settings or detailed designs.
Store silver in airtight bags or anti-tarnish pouches. Keep it away from chlorine, perfume, rubber, and humidity.
If your piece has an oxidized (intentionally darkened) finish, polish gently to preserve the design.
Moissanite Jewelry
Pieces from our moissanite jewelry collection are known for their brilliant sparkle, and a little care keeps them glowing.
Clean stones with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia. Ultrasonic cleaners can loosen prongs—use only with a jeweler’s approval.
Store moissanite separately from other stones to prevent scratches.
If the stone looks dull, start with gentle cleaning; jewelers can deep-clean settings if needed.
Gemstone Jewelry
Hard gemstones—like diamonds, sapphires, and rubies—from your gemstone jewelry collection can be cleaned with mild soap, water, and a soft brush. Always check that the prongs are secure.
Soft or porous stones need more delicate care:
Pearls
Wipe with a soft cloth after each wear.
Never soak pearls or expose them to chemicals.
Store separately in a soft pouch.
Opals & Emeralds
Avoid heat, steam, and ultrasonic machines.
Clean only with a lightly damp cloth.
Organic stones (Amber, Coral)
Keep away from chemicals, water, heat, and direct sunlight to prevent fading or cracking.
Regularly check settings and clasps, especially for delicate stones.
Final Care Tips
Clean your jewelry gently and regularly to maintain its natural shine. Store each piece in a soft, separate space to avoid scratches.
Remove jewelry during activities involving sweat, water, heat, or impact.
Visit a jeweler yearly for a professional cleaning and inspection.
Good habits help your jewelry stay radiant and ready for the moments ahead.
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