7 Tips For Jewelry Care And Cleaning

Caring for your jewelry properly ensures it will last a lifetime. Establishing a cleaning routine for your jewelry is the best way to keep it looking pristine.

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Know when to take it off

Put your ring in a safe place any time you are doing outdoor activities like working out, hiking, swimming, or working with your hands. These activities can damage your ring.
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Keep it clean

Create an at-home cleaning schedule with one of our ring cleaning solutions! We recommend this at least once a month.
3.

Check-ups

Visit our showroom every 6 months for a complimentary cleaning and maintenance check. We’ll ensure you aren’t at risk of losing any stones.
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No Zzzzzing

Take off your jewelry before you sleep to avoid prongs snagging on loose threads and putting any pressure on bezel-set stones. Snagged prongs can put your stones at risk of falling out.
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Keep the sparkle

Remove your rings when using lotions and take them off before you shower. Thick and oily products quickly cloud your gemstones, so do your best to avoid them.

Protecting Your Prongs & Bezels

While gold is a durable metal that has been used for generations to create wearable jewelry pieces, it requires specific care to maintain its beauty and strength over time.

PRONG-SET RINGS AND JEWELRY:

The prongs in these pieces hold stones securely in place. However, they are still susceptible to bending or breaking if snagged. If you find that your piece is catching on your clothing or hair, inspect the item and make sure that there are no gaps between the prong and stone. If you notice anything that looks off, please contact our team as soon as possible to have your piece inspected.

BEZEL-SET RINGS AND JEWELRY:

Bezel settings are one of the more secure options for stones, but a stone can become loose in a bezel if the item is knocked against a hard surface. If you notice the stone wiggling in the setting, don't hesitate to contact our team. We also recommend removing your rings when doing anything that requires a firm grip, such as mountain biking, skiing, or weight lifting, to avoid any misshaping of the band.

CHAINS AND NECKLACES:

Chains and necklaces often see build-up when worn regularly. We recommend removing these items when sleeping to avoid snagging or tangling overnight. We recommend cleaning your chain periodically using warm water, dish soap, and a soft brush for a deep clean, while a clean, soft cloth can help with daily maintenance.

Cleaning Your Jewelry At Home

Our jewelry cleaning solutions offer the easiest and most effective way to keep your pieces sparkling.

DIY Cleaning

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Tips For Success

Use a gentle hand if your stone has any noticeable inclusions or cracks in the surface.

A gold-specific jewelry polishing cloth is a great option for keeping the gold elements of your pieces clean, especially if your item has a more delicate stone set in it. Read the instructions for the cloth and gently rub the cloth over the exposed gold areas on the item, avoiding the stones.

Precious Gemstones

Diamonds, sapphires, and rubies are safe to clean using the instructions above and are safe in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Sarah O. cleaning products are also safe to use on these gems. Emeralds can be cleaned using warm water and a soft brush. Avoid contact with any alcohol-based cleaners or harsh detergents. Exposure to these chemicals can change the color of your gemstone. 

Semi-Precious Gemstones

Semi-precious gemstones are often more susceptible to heated cleaning (like steam cleaning) since they can change color, crack, or break when exposed to high temperatures. Our standard cleaning recommendations or an ultrasonic cleaner are great ways to get a deep clean while avoiding any heated settings. Stones such as Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, and Peridot are especially susceptible to heat cleaning.