When you finally have your dream piece of jewelry, thereโs nothing like staring at it in awe! However, donโt let the beauty fool you โ you need to take care of your jewelry to keep it looking its best for years to come. You know you need to take care of your things, right? ๐
Well, let's start with how to care for your luxury jewelry:
1. Insure your luxury jewelry, just do it. Buying luxury jewelry is a long-term commitment, so trust us: you'll be glad you did.
2. If you decide to remove your jewelry, be careful where you put it, store your fine jewelry in a cool, dry place. Environmental factors such as sunlight, oxygen, and moisture can damage and tarnish your jewelry. It's best to keep your jewelry securely in a jewelry box when you're not wearing it - and separate pieces of jewelry so they don't scratch each other!
3. Try not to touch your jewelry, we know, easier said than done. However, every touch adds dust and grease. By touching and avoiding your jewelry, you can keep it clean with less maintenance.
4. Avoid chemicals like bleach and other more serious cleaning chemicals that can damage stones. Stick to the basics โ dish soap and warm water between 30-55 degrees, even for fine jewelry. You can gently clean your jewelry with a soft-bristled toothbrush, but if in doubt, remember that you can always contact the designer from whom you purchased the jewelry for specific cleaning instructions, you can also expand on this topic in this blog.
5. Take your jewelry to the jeweler you purchased it from every few years to have it inspected for damage and to provide a deeper cleaning. This inspection can greatly extend the lifespan of your jewelry, so don't skip this step!
Wearing luxury jewelry is an exciting moment, and taking care of the pieces is just part of the process. Following our simple tips will help your accessories shine for as long as possible.
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