Keep Your Jewelry Looking Beautiful
With the right care, your jewelry can continue to look beautiful and maintain its shine for longer. Different metals, finishes, and stones may have different care requirements, but a few simple habits can help protect your favorite pieces.
Follow these tips to keep your jewelry clean, shiny, and ready to wear.
How to Clean Your Jewelry
Regular, gentle cleaning can help remove everyday buildup such as oils, dust, and residue from skincare products.
For most jewelry:
- Use a soft, lint-free jewelry cloth to gently wipe the surface.
- For pieces that can safely be cleaned with water, use a small amount of mild soap with lukewarm water.
- Gently clean the piece with a soft cloth or a very soft brush.
- Rinse thoroughly if appropriate for the material.
- Dry completely with a clean, soft cloth before storing.
Avoid abrasive materials, harsh cleaners, and aggressive scrubbing. These can scratch certain surfaces or affect plated finishes.
Important: Some jewelry, gemstones, and plated pieces require special care. Always follow the care instructions provided with your specific product.
Store Your Jewelry Properly
Proper storage helps protect jewelry from scratches, tangling, moisture, and unnecessary exposure to air.
We recommend:
- Store jewelry in a clean, dry place.
- Keep pieces separated when possible to prevent scratching.
- Use a jewelry box, pouch, or individual storage compartment.
- Keep necklaces fastened or stored separately to reduce tangling.
- Avoid storing jewelry in humid areas such as bathrooms.
- Keep delicate pieces away from heavier jewelry that could scratch or bend them.
For pieces that are prone to tarnishing, storing them in an airtight jewelry bag or container can help reduce exposure to air and humidity.
Avoid Water & Chemicals
Unless a product is specifically described as water-resistant or waterproof, we recommend removing your jewelry before exposure to water.
Try to avoid wearing jewelry while:
- Showering or bathing
- Swimming in pools or the ocean
- Using a hot tub
- Washing dishes
- Cleaning with household chemicals
- Exercising or participating in activities that cause excessive moisture or friction
Chlorine, salt water, cleaning products, and other chemicals can affect certain metals, gemstones, and plated finishes.
When in doubt, take your jewelry off before exposure.
Perfume & Lotion Precautions
Perfume, hairspray, lotions, creams, sunscreen, and other personal-care products can contain ingredients that may affect certain jewelry materials and finishes.
A simple rule to follow is:
Beauty products first. Jewelry last.
Apply perfume, lotion, and other products and allow them to dry before putting on your jewelry.
When removing your jewelry at the end of the day, gently wipe it with a soft cloth to remove any residue before storing it.
How to Help Prevent Tarnishing
Tarnishing is a natural process that can occur with certain metals, particularly sterling silver. Exposure to air, moisture, sweat, and certain chemicals can accelerate the process.
To help reduce tarnishing:
- Keep jewelry clean and dry.
- Store pieces away from humidity.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to water and chemicals.
- Remove jewelry before applying lotions and perfumes.
- Wipe jewelry gently after wearing it.
- Store tarnish-prone pieces in an airtight container or jewelry pouch when possible.
If tarnishing does occur, the piece may often be restored with a suitable jewelry polishing cloth or cleaner designed specifically for that material.
Do not use the same cleaning method for every type of jewelry. Plated jewelry, gemstones, and delicate finishes may require gentler care.
Tips for Maintaining Shine
Want to keep your jewelry looking its best? These simple habits can make a difference:
✨ Put Jewelry On Last
Finish your skincare, makeup, perfume, and hair routine before putting on your jewelry.
✨ Take It Off First
Remove jewelry before showering, swimming, exercising, cleaning, or going to sleep when appropriate.
✨ Wipe After Wearing
A quick wipe with a soft jewelry cloth can remove oils and residue from the surface.
✨ Give Pieces Their Own Space
Avoid letting jewelry pieces rub against one another. Separate storage can help prevent scratches and tangles.
✨ Keep It Dry
Moisture and humidity can affect certain metals and finishes. Store your jewelry somewhere cool and dry.
✨ Handle With Care
Avoid pulling, bending, or applying excessive force to delicate chains, clasps, settings, and stones.
A Little Care Goes a Long Way
Your jewelry is made to be enjoyed. Taking a few extra moments to clean, store, and care for your pieces can help preserve their appearance and keep them looking beautiful.
Because jewelry materials and finishes vary, always check the individual product page for specific care instructions before cleaning or exposing a piece to water or cleaning products.
If you're ever unsure how to care for a particular piece, contact us and we'll be happy to help.