How to care for your jewellery

Jewellery is designed to last a lifetime, but only if it’s cared for properly. A professional clean and inspection once a year is the best way to maintain brilliance and catch any hidden wear. Between those visits, follow the guidance below to keep your pieces looking their best.

Everyday Jewellery Care

Best Practices

●    Put jewellery on after applying perfume, lotions, hairspray, or make‑up.
●    Remove pieces before showering, swimming, exercising, or sleeping.
●    Store items individually in soft pouches or boxes to prevent scratches and tangles.
●    Wipe jewellery with a soft, lint‑free cloth after wearing to remove oils and residue.
●    Have clasps, settings, and stones checked annually by a professional.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

●    Wearing jewellery in chlorinated or salty water.
●    Exposing pieces to cleaning products, cosmetics, or harsh chemicals.
●    Throwing jewellery loose into bags, drawers, or pockets.
●    Using abrasive home remedies like toothpaste or rough cloths.
●    Storing jewellery in humid areas, which accelerates tarnish and dullness.

Silver Jewellery Care

Silver naturally tarnishes over time, especially when exposed to moisture, chemicals, or air. The key is to minimise exposure and clean gently.

Keep Silver Away From

●    Swimming pools and hot tubs (chlorine)
●    Exercise and heavy sweating
●    Cigarette smoke
●    Perfume, hairspray, lotions, sunscreen
●    Household cleaning products
●    Damp or humid storage spaces

Store silver in a cool, dry, airtight pouch or box to slow tarnishing.

Cleaning Silver

For light tarnish:

●    Use a silver polishing cloth.
●    Rub gently over the tarnished areas.
●    Avoid polishing gemstones or pearls unless the cloth is safe for them.

For heavy tarnish:

●    Leave it to a professional jeweller to avoid accidental damage.

Gold Jewellery Care

Gold is durable, but it can still scratch, dent, or lose its shine if handled carelessly.

Protect Your Gold By:

●    Removing rings, bangles, and bracelets before vigorous activity.
●    Avoiding contact with chlorine and harsh cleaning agents.
●    Keeping pieces in separate boxes or pouches to prevent friction.
●    Using a microfibre cloth (never tissue) when cleaning.

Cleaning Gold

●    Use a gold‑safe spray or wipe.
●    Clean gently with a soft cloth.
●    Ensure the piece is fully dry before storing