CARE TIPS
How To Care For Your Jewelry
Caring for your jewelry is relatively easy. You need to be aware of what may cause it to tarnish and give it a good clean when necessary. Wearing it on the beach for a week and slathering it in sunscreen is not wise; keeping it away from harsh substances and giving it a clean every now and again is!
HOW TO STORE YOUR JEWELRY
When you're not wearing it, keeping your jewelry in careful storage can help prevent damage and discoloration. Storing jewelry together can get them entangled with one another, which risks scratches on soft gems or broken links on necklaces. Here are some storage tips:
- Keep padded boxes or cloth bag pouches that new jewelry comes in.
- Look for jewelry storage that allows you to have some separation between pieces to avoid tangling or damage, such as with padded ring boxes with individual slots.
- Use a padded box or cloth bag to keep pieces separate from other items when traveling.
- If keeping pieces in long-term storage, seal them in vacuum storage pouches to keep moisture and air out.
WHAT CAUSES JEWELRY TO TARNISH?
Precious metals, colored gems, and pearls are very sensitive to chemicals. That can include even the products you put on your skin. If you’re applying perfume, make sure to do so before putting on your jewelry rather than spritzing afterwards. The same goes for any sort of makeup setting spray, lotion, or skin refreshing spray. Here are some things to keep in mind:
- Be careful, especially of pearls and porous gems—they can have permanent surface damage from some cosmetic chemicals.
- Make sure that your skin is completely dry after applying any sprays before putting jewelry on.
- If your precious metals become exposed to any chemicals, immediately rinse and wash off any residue with a gentle cloth.