Jewelry Care Tips 101: How to protect your jewelry

Jewelry can be one of your most prized possessions. With its sentimental and investment-worthy value, these treasures are in need of utmost care and protection. 

As a consequence, however, wearing these precious items in everyday life may result in a wear-and-tear struggle. Your priceless jewels may lose their shine, and the luster-like condition can cause dullness to the appearance of your items!

The frequency of how much you outwear your jewelry pieces will determine just how many times you ought to clean your items.

Lucky for you, these precious jewels can be restored to their dazzling condition and shine gleamingly again! Check out these helpful life hacks and tips to keep your valuable pieces bright and polished!

1. Store your jewelry dry and safe in a clean space

Avoid scratching and dangling your jewelry by keeping your pieces tucked inside a fabric-lined storage case. If you don’t have a jewelry case, worry not, for you can just wrap your pieces in an anti-tarnish bag or cloth to limit the items’ exposure to air and moisture. 

2. Give your pieces a break! Put your jewels in rotation 

Avoid putting your precious jewels in a wear-and-tear condition by giving them a break and not wearing it all the time! Make sure to equally show some love to your other pieces of jewelry. 

3. Avoid damaging chemicals 

Precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are vulnerable in the face of discoloration due to the presence of everyday care products such as perfumes, skincare products, and even hair products such as hairsprays. Remember to leave your jewelry inside your case until you’re ready to use them!

4. Use mild cleaners for regular cleaning

Generally, you can clean your valuable items by utilizing one of the best cleaning methods involving warm water, mild dish soap, and using a soft-bristled brush/toothbrush. Today, people even opt for ultrasonic cleaning with their most trusted trained jewelers!

5. Be mindful of time, place and setting when wearing jewelry

Outdoor or high intensity physical activities may pose a threat to your jewelry. Whether it's swimming, free diving, boxing, hiking, etc., we recommend that you let your pieces sit out during these activities as you may possibly lose or damage your jewelry. 

All that said, there's nothing quite as comforting as having the peace of mind that your investments are secure, well-protected and always shining.