How to Care for Your Jewelry
For those of us who invest money and affection into purchasing fine jewelry, proper care is an important topic. To ensure your jewelry stands the test of time, preserving your investment requires some time and effort. There is plenty of advice claiming to be expert on jewelry care. Here, we have compiled the best tips on maintaining and cleaning these precious items, and answered some common questions.
How can I prevent my jewelry from being damaged?
Whether it's losing a gemstone from a ring, scratching a pendant, or damaging the back of an earring, many people have experienced the loss of precious items due to damage. Although the methods to prevent these accidents may seem like common sense, it’s always good to have reminders.
First, remove your jewelry before exercising, bathing, and sleeping. You might also want to apply lotion and perfume before putting your jewelry back on to avoid accumulating dirt. Secondly, while cleaning, it’s easy to forget to take off items like rings, but exposure to abrasive chemicals can cause many problems. Finally, store your jewelry safely out of reach of children. Young ones love playing dress-up but lack the dexterity to handle your favorite pieces carefully.
Some damage is unavoidable due to natural wear and tear from daily use. However, you can still manage by regularly checking your jewelry for damage and addressing small issues before they become big problems. For example, checking the gemstone settings in your rings to ensure all prongs are in place can help prevent losing stones. Similarly, clasps on bracelets and necklaces are common failure points.
If you find defects in earring backs, hinge joints, or chain links, it's best to stop wearing the jewelry and take it to a trusted jeweler for repair.
How should I store my jewelry?
Improper storage is the most common cause of jewelry damage. It’s easy to toss jewelry aside or pile it into a jewelry box when walking into the bedroom. It’s best to organize your jewelry storage to prevent obvious and unexpected consequences.
First, separate different types of jewelry to prevent different metals from coming into contact and reacting with each other. Similarly, keeping delicate jewelry apart from other pieces can prevent them from tangling. You might even want to place these more delicate items in fabric or velvet pouches to avoid scratches and tangles.
Ultimately, invest in a high-quality jewelry box with multiple drawers and compartments to store your favorite pieces. There are some stunning boxes available on the market that will make you proud of your collection. There are also storage devices specifically designed for rings and necklaces. A necklace stand is the perfect solution to avoid tangling issues.
How can I prevent my jewelry from losing its luster?
Gold and silver jewelry can easily lose their luster as they react to moisture in the air. If stored improperly, these pieces can tarnish or blacken. To avoid this, it’s best to dry your jewelry before putting it into a box, especially if they have been exposed to rain. A quick wipe with a jewelry cloth can also remove dirt.
A clever trick is to use a small packet of silica gel in your jewelry box to reduce humidity and prevent tarnishing during storage.
How should I clean my jewelry?
Silver and gold are relatively easy to clean with regular maintenance. The first method is using soap—the same soap you use to wash your hands. Add soap suds to warm water and soak your jewelry for 10 minutes. Then, use a soft toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach areas. Make sure to dry your jewelry thoroughly with a soft microfiber cloth.
Alternatively, you can use a salt bath. You’ll need warm saltwater and a piece of aluminum foil. The resulting reaction will remove tarnish and restore the shine to your jewelry’s surface. Again, ensure you dry and polish it thoroughly.
You can clean gemstones with warm water, mild detergent, and a soft cloth. However, resin jewelry is not waterproof and reacts to heat, so it’s best to wipe it with a cloth.
Finally, if you’re concerned about making mistakes while cleaning, taking your jewelry to a reputable jeweler for regular inspections is a good choice. For pieces in which you’ve invested significant money and emotion, the extra cost and effort are worth it.
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