Caring for Jewellery
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR JEWELLERY
Silver and gold are precious metals and they are soft and will scratch and tarnish over time. Finishes such as liver of sulphur will fade.
- Gently clean with a toothbrush and washing up liquid or ‘dip’ in a silver cleaning solution. The shiny surfaces can be rubbed with a polishing cloth. Polished silver and gold can be buffed up regularly using a jewellery cleaning cloth. This should be kept in the packet when not used otherwise abrasive dust could accumulate on it.
- Sterling silver will tarnish over time and this is completely normal.
- Oxidized silver should be cleaned in warm soapy water, rinsed and dried carefully.
- Take your jewellery off if you're involved in any activity which could scratch, knock or damage it. If in any doubt, take it off and keep it safe.
- Take it off when you go to bed.
- Keep it well away from chemicals, especially chlorine. If it does come into contact with chemicals, rinse it in water immediately.
- Shower and apply any lotions or perfumes before you put your jewellery on. Organic gemstones like pearls and opals are particularly vulnerable to acids, even perspiration.
- Store it separately, ideally in a soft-lined box or case, so that your favourite pieces don't tangle, rub or scratch one another. Pearls in particular should be kept separately as they are easily scratched by hard gemstones.
- Make sure chains and necklaces are fastened when storing to avoid tangling.
- Remove jewellery while cooking and cleaning.
- When storing jewellery, please keep it away from sunlight, excessive heat or damp conditions.
If you are at all unsure about how best to look after your jewellery, please contact us, we are always happy to help.