How to Keep Your Jewelry Shine: Jewelry Care and Cleaning Tips

Jewelry is more than just an accessory, it is part of a memory. Whether it's a gold necklace you never take off, a silver bracelet for generations, or your favorite ring, proper care of your jewelry will help it stay beautiful for years. Also checkout this interesting article on New York Times about some creative ways of jewelry care at home: How to Clean and Care for Your Jewelry 

Here's how to make your collection look new:

1. Gold Plated Jewelry Care

Gold-plated jewelry offers a gold beauty without high prices. However, it is a thin layer of gold on top of another metal, so gentle handling is required.

Cleaning: Put a drop of warm water and mild refill soap in a small bowl. Soak the jewelry for about 10 minutes. Clean using a soft toothbrush or microfiber fabric, especially in detailed areas. Rinse in lukewarm water and dry with a soft cloth to avoid dirt from the water.

Storage: Store in soft bags. Adding antimatter strips helps slow oxidation.

Avoid: Perfumes, lotions, and sweat, as they can tarnish the coating. Always take off golden jewelry after applying beauty products. Do not wear while swimming, showering, or training.

2. Sterling Silver Care

Silver jewelry is timeless, but it tends to oxidize when exposed to air and moisture. Regular cleaning keeps it bright.

Cleaning: Use a silver polishing cloth to wipe off the start. Mix with water to form a deeper, clean, clean baking powder, which is deeper and clean, and rub it onto the gemstone, rinse it, and dry it. Skip Paper Towel - It can leave small scratches. Storing silver in an airtight container can also be slow.

Avoid: Moisture and chemicals cause faster silver. Remove the silver jewelry before applying lotion, hairspray, or perfume. Never wear it while swimming in a chlorinated pool.

3. Diamonds

Diamonds are hard, but dirt and oil can cause diamonds to lose their shine over time.

Cleaning: Check the diamond jewelry in warm water for 20-30 minutes with gentle cured soap. Use a soft toothbrush to scrub the settings gently. Clean thoroughly and dry with a lint-free cloth.

Storage: The diamond part should be stored separately from other jewelry to prevent scratches. A jewelry box lined with fabrics that has individual compartments is the perfect choice to store your diamond accessories.

Avoid: Natural oils from the skin can dull diamonds, therefore frequent touching and rubbing should be avoided. Also, avoid rough chemicals such as bleach and ammonia.

4. Pearl Jewelry

Pearls are sensitive and require additional care to maintain a soft, shining surface.

Cleaning: After every wear, wipe the pearls with a soft damp cloth to remove body oil and dirt. If deeper cleaning is required, use a mild soap solution, but it cannot be soaked. This can weaken the silk thread that holds them together.

Storage: Store gems with pearls or fabrics in soft bags. Avoid airtight containers as pearls require some moisture to prevent drying out.

Avoid: Again, chemicals like hairspray, make-up, and perfumes can damage the surface of the pearl. Always remove pearls before taking a shower or swimming.

5. Gemstone Care

Different gems require different care depending on their hardness and composition.

Cleaning: Most gems can be cleaned with warm water and mild soap. Use a soft toothbrush to remove the stained area in particular. Avoid porous stones such as opals and turquoise as they can absorb water.

Avoid: Some gems such as opals and amethyst can fade in extended time under sunlight. Others such as emeralds respond to extreme temperature changes. Avoid using ultrasonic cleaners unless you make sure the gem can handle it.

Final Thought

Jewelry deserves proper care to keep its shine. If you follow these simple tips, you can make sure your favorite pieces come in great shape over the next few years. As always, don’t forget to check out our inventory!