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Rings, bracelets and necklaces are all exposed to harmful elements during day-to-day wear. As a result, these pieces can become dirty and lose their shine. Therefore, it is important to clean your jewellery regularly.
Many hesitate to clean their jewellery, as they are worried that it could get damaged, but as long as you take care of, and clean your pieces correctly, the risk is very low. As well as enhancing the overall appearance, cleaning your jewellery will prevent damage and further tarnish.
When cleaning your jewellery at home, is important to stay away from rigorous scrubbing, harsh chemicals, and liquids that will damage your jewellery in the long run. As long as you follow these simple recommendations, your jewellery should stay looking as beautiful as it did on the day that it was purchased.
For most types of gemstone, gold and silver jewellery, we recommend using a mild soap or detergent, mixed with some warm water. Then, take a soft brush and delicately clean your piece. This is one of the most simple, and popular home cleaning methods to choose from.
You may also wish to purchase jewellery wipes, dazzle sticks and polishing cloths. These products are a safe, effective way to clean your jewellery, as they are affordable, do not contain harmful chemicals or abrasives and are easy to use and get hold of.
If you are looking for a quick fix using household staples, then there is something in your cupboard that you can use for a simple, but effective clean - bicarbonate of soda. Mix around three teaspoons with half a cup of water and use a clean, soft cloth to work the mixture around the piece. Once rinsed and buffed, this will produce a stunning, high-quality shine.
Professional cleaning and polishing services significantly enhance the appearance of a piece of jewellery. An ultrasonic cleaner is used to remove things such as dirt, oil and tarnish from jewellery, producing a high lustre. The dullness that can occur from daily wear will no longer limit the sparkle of your pieces, restoring them to their original eminence. We recommend having precious jewellery professionally cleaned every 6-12 months to keep it in the best condition possible.
Gold is a soft metal, so even though it has a natural shine and lustre, it can be susceptible to bumps, scratches and dents. Therefore, it is important to be conscious of the gold jewellery that you wear whilst doing day-to-day activities.
This also applies to silver jewellery, as it can easily tarnish, losing its much-loved shine and radiance. You should also keep it in mind to remove your jewellery before playing sports, especially high-contact ones.
Whilst cleaning or doing household chores, it is a good idea to cover your jewellery, or to remove it completely. Acids and abrasives in cleaning products can damage the finish of a piece.
Jewellery can easily slip off and get lost, be knocked, or even broken whilst cleaning. It is advised to either take off any pieces that you are wearing and leave them in a safe place, or to wear protection such as rubber gloves.
With repeated exposure, the chemical chlorine will weaken the structure of gold jewellery, meaning that it will eventually break. Due to this, it is recommended that before entering places such as swimming pools and spas, your gold jewellery should be taken off, and stored safely.
This also applies to silver jewellery, which should be taken off before coming into contact with chlorine. Chlorine is a very harsh chemical, and just like with gold jewellery, can cause significant damage if there is repeated contact. If you do forget to remove your jewellery before swimming, just make sure to rinse and clean it afterwards. It would also be a good idea to consider leaving your jewellery at home before going to these places, to avoid theft or misplacing your valuables.
Repeated exposure to makeup, perfume, hairspray, creams and products such as these will damage gold jewellery. So when getting ready, putting your jewellery on last will help to avoid unnecessary contact.
Products that you use on a daily basis contain chemicals that can cause silver to tarnish. Again, putting your jewellery on after lotions, creams and perfumes will make a huge difference on your silver’s beauty and lustre.
Leaving jewellery on whilst washing or bathing can cause a build up of soap and dirt, creating a damaging film. Whilst pure water itself doesn’t damage silver, most of the water that we are exposed to in our daily lives is not purified. It contains chemicals that, whilst not bad for us, can be damaging to silver jewellery.
Exposure to these chemicals can result in tarnished, or dull-looking silver. It isn’t ideal to shower with your Jewellery on, so where possible, remove it before you shower and keep it dry. If you do get it wet, just be sure to dry it afterwards.
Since there are many things that can impact fine jewellery such as light, heat, damage and chemicals, fine quality storage, like jewellery trays and boxes, play a big role in maintaining the shape, beauty and overall condition of your pieces. Jewellery storage encourages you to keep your treasured pieces in a central, safe location, as well as avoiding damage, to prevent loss and preserve sparkle! Try to…
Celtic and Scottish Jewellery tend to be quite intricate and detailed so can have lots of little areas for dirt and soap to build up. Using detergents and a soft brush as outlined above will work well but don't brush to rigorously. Ultrasonic baths are a great tool for dislodging dirt in hard to reach spaces or using a cotton earbud or tooth pick on deep ridges can help remove any dirt build ups. Handle your jewellery with care whilst cleaning and it will look like new in no time.
Need more help and advice? Contact our team at anytime and we can help you get the best out of your jewellery purchase.
