Jewelry Care & Cleaning
A few go-to notes in caring for your fine jewelry
Fine jewelry is precious and should be cared for correctly. These metals and gemstones are not indestructible...even diamonds!
- Keep jewelry away from chemicals - including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetics! Not only do these build up and dirty your jewels, but they may also damage the stones and metal.
- It is best to allow ample time for drying of any lotions and cosmetics before putting on jewelry items.
- Certain gemstones should not be subject to ultrasonic and steam cleaners. These gems include, but are not limited to: amber, apatite, azurite, green beryl, emerald, iolite, jade, kunzite, labradorite, lapis, malachite, moonstone, opal, peridot, pearls, tanzanite, tourmaline (all colors, including rubellite), turquoise, and zircon.
How to Clean At Home
To clean your jewelry at home, start with a small bowl of warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft bristled toothbrush (a child’s toothbrush works well). Soak jewelry in warm, soapy water. Scrub gently and thoroughly with toothbrush. Focus on getting the bristles around and under any prongs, as well as above and under any diamonds and gems. Lay each jewelry item flat on a soft, dry cloth to air dry.
Where to Wear
- Remove jewelry before daily rituals of showering or applying any lotions and perfumes.
- Do not wear jewelry in swimming pools or hot tubs. Chlorine and chemicals damage precious metals and gems.
- It is best to remove jewelry before bedtime and keep in a safe, dry place.
- Do not wear jewelry while cleaning. Exposure to cleaning solutions, abrasives, bleaches, or solvents can damage precious metals and gemstones.
- Do not wear jewelry items during strenuous activities, including weight lifting, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, gardening, hiking, biking/cycling, or other exercise activities.
All About The Chemistry
- Keep jewelry away from chemicals - including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetics! Not only do these build up and dirty your jewels, but they may also damage the stones and metal.
- It is best to allow ample time for drying of any lotions and cosmetics before putting on jewelry items.
- Certain gemstones should not be subject to ultrasonic and steam cleaners. These gems include, but are not limited to: amber, apatite, azurite, green beryl, emerald, iolite, jade, kunzite, labradorite, lapis, malachite, moonstone, opal, peridot, pearls, tanzanite, tourmaline (all colors, including rubellite), turquoise, and zircon.
