Unique Tips to Take Care of Your Jewellery

Every piece of jewellery requires care and occasional clean-up to maintain its original shine & beauty. You invest your hard-earned money when buying quality piece of jewellery, so there is no point if it ends up looking lacklustre after a while. Caring for jewellery is as essential as purchasing the most precious jewellery pieces. Every piece needs an appropriate amount of care and attention.

Here are some tips to care for your jewellery:

1) Check Your Jewellery for Dust & Dirt:

Your rings, earrings, bracelets, earrings are often subject to accumulation of dirt & dust, as you are wearing them quite often. Ensure to have a close look at your jewellery every six to twelve months and check if they need to be given a reasonable polish.

2) Stay Away from Chemicals:

Daily care products like hairspray, perfume, cosmetics, etc contain chemicals that can discolour valuable metals, which include diamond studded chain, silver, and platinum. They also can harm other items which include pearls.

3) Prolonged Exposure to Light and Heat:

Prolonged exposure to sunlight and heat may have a bad impact on your jewellery. Some gemstones are vulnerable to heat, while some jewels might bleach under prolonged exposure to sunlight. Excessive heat also can fracture gemstones and if it gets hot enough metal can easily bend or warp.

4) Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner:

An ultrasonic cleaner is a brilliant alternative for cleaning your jewellery but exercise this option with caution. Some “softer” gemstones and jewels can chop or crack beneath the pressure of the cleanse. An ultrasonic cleaner can also be used to clean diamond rings, necklaces, etc.

5) Use of Polishing Cloth:

Polishing is a quick and simple way to clean your jewellery items. Microfiber polishing cloth, like the one you use to smooth your sunglasses, is an alternative to aggressive cleansing methods. You can quickly smooth your bracelets, necklaces, pendants, nose pins, and rings to get their gleam back.

6) Store Your Jewellery with Care:

Everyone has the habit of keeping their jewellery on the top of their dresser where it get easily scratched, damaged, and exposed to chemicals. Jewellery boxes are the best place to keep your jewellery like the one you received them in. Boxes or vanity cases that have individual slots for rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc also are a great selection.