Top Tips For Jewellery Care

If you love personalised jewellery as much as we do, you’ll always want to add a sparkle to your everyday look. But what happens when your jewellery loses its luster? Cleaning your jewellery regularly – and properly – helps keep its shine, retain its value, and lengthen its lifespan so you can wear and treasure each piece for years to come. Save yourself the heartache and expensive repairs with these jewellery care tips.

Tip #1: Storage

Proper storage is a must for jewellery care. Keep your jewellery in a clean, dry place to avoid tarnishing and discoloration from oxidation (air). Jewellery boxes, earring stands/holders, and padded ring holders are great options to ensure your jewellery is well-organized and easy to find. When stored carefully with enough space between each piece, you’ll avoid tangling your jewellery or accidentally scratching it against other pieces. If you don’t have a designated storage place, keeping your jewellery in its original packaging or using one of our jewellery travel cases will help minimize accidental damage – plus, they're great for when you travel.

Tip #2: Avoid Lotions, Perfumes, Chemicals

Gold, silver, and gemstones are sensitive to many cosmetics – including lotion, sunscreen, oils, makeup, and perfume. It’s best to remove your jewellery before applying any products, and make sure your skin is dry before putting it back on to avoid discoloration and tarnishing. This applies to cleaning products, too: take off your jewellery if you’re using harsh chemicals, and don’t use these products to clean your jewellery.

Tip #3: Consider Your Environment and Activities

Another best practice for jewellery care is to remove each piece before going to the gym, spa, pool, beach, and even before you shower. Chlorine, moisture, sweat, and skincare products can accumulate and speed up the tarnishing process, which dulls the sparkle of your jewellery. When going to bed, take off any jewellery to avoid accidentally scratching it in your sleep. If you’re ever in doubt, don’t wear it.

Tip #4: DIY Cleaning Method

Wondering how to clean your gold and silver jewellery? Follow these easy, DIY jewellery cleaning tips for pieces with or without gemstones:

You can also purchase our Jewellery Cleaner & Cloth Kit and follow the instructions to remove any natural build-up or dirt from your jewellery.