Jewelry care
Take care of your jewelry
In order for your jewelry to retain its luster and last a long time, you need to take care of it. All jewelry wears out with use and after a while it gets a patina that can be seen as beautiful or that you may want to have restored. Read more about how to care for your jewelry below.
General care instructions for jewelry
- Storage: Store your jewelry separately in soft bags or jewelry boxes to avoid unnecessary scratches and tangles.
- Avoid contact with chemicals: Always remove your jewelry if you are going to use chemicals that may come into contact with it. Such as perfume, hairspray, lotions or cleaning agents, chlorine, etc.
- Always remove your jewelry when active: Remove your jewelry when engaging in physical activity, showering, bathing and swimming to avoid unnecessary damage, discoloration and wear.
Specific care instructions for different materials
Cleaning: Use a solution of lukewarm water and a few drops of mild detergent. Brush gently with a soft toothbrush, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
Polishing: Use a polishing cloth designed for gold to restore the shine after cleaning your jewelry.
Professional polishing: We recommend that you occasionally bring your gold jewelry to a goldsmith for inspection. This will allow you to have the jewelry polished to restore its shine and allow the goldsmith to detect any major wear that may need to be repaired.
Oxidation: Silver oxidizes and darkens over time, this is a natural property of silver. To restore the shine, you can purchase silver cleaner from your goldsmith.
We can recommend the following brands: Haggerty silver cleaner, Connoisseurs silver cleaner or Goddards silver cleaner.
Cleaning: After cleaning your jewelry, you can use a soft cloth or a special silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish and restore some shine.
Professional polishing: Our silver jewelry can be sent to a goldsmith for polishing when it has been affected by the ravages of time.
Cleaning: Use a solution of lukewarm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid. Brush gently with a soft toothbrush, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid rubbing hard as this will wear down the surface and create unnecessary scratches.
Vermeil, gilding is a surface coating that can last for many years if you follow our care instructions. However, the surface wears with all kinds of use and may need to be restored by a goldsmith.
Cleaning: Use a solution of lukewarm water and mild detergent. Gently brush around the stone setting and on the jewelry itself with a soft toothbrush, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
Check: Regularly inspect the setting of the jewelry to ensure that the stone is securely attached. If the stone is loose or difficult to see, take the jewelry to a jeweler for inspection.
Professional inspection: We recommend that you occasionally take your gold jewelry to a goldsmith for inspection. This will allow you to have the jewelry polished to restore its shine and the goldsmith can detect any major wear that may need to be repaired.
By following these guidelines, you will be able to preserve the beauty of your jewelry for a long time.
Taking care of your jewelry is an investment in both style and memories.
Whether it's your favorite earrings, a beloved necklace, a symbolic ring, or a stylish bracelet, every piece of jewelry deserves care to maintain its luster and quality. Jewelry is not just an accessory – it carries stories, emotions, and meaning that deserve to be preserved over time.
When you care for your jewelry, you not only extend its lifespan, but also its ability to continue to enhance your special moments. Regularly inspecting and caring for your jewelry shows respect for the craftsmanship and design behind each detail. It also ensures that your jewelry retains its natural beauty and functionality, so it can always shine, no matter the occasion.
By prioritizing jewelry care, you protect your investment and ensure that your earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets become loyal companions throughout your life. Well-cared-for jewelry can also be passed down and shared with future generations. Caring for your jewelry is more than just a practical act – it’s a celebration of the moments and emotions they represent.
