Essential Tips on Caring for Jewelry

Is Your Favorite Jewelry Looking a Little Less Sparkly?

You adore a piece of jewelry, wear it constantly, and then one day you notice it's not quite as dazzling as it once was. 

Let's chat about some common scenarios where your beloved jewelry might face a challenge, and then we'll share some simple, friendly tips to keep your alloy and natural stone treasures looking their absolute best!

Those Sneaky Scenarios That Can Harm Your Bling:

Forgot to Take It Off when takes shower：Water, especially chlorinated pool water or salty ocean water, can be a real enemy to both alloy and some natural stones. It can dull finishes, corrode metals, and even seep into porous stones, causing discoloration.

The Workout Sweating during exercise exposes your jewelry to salts and acids that can speed up tarnishing on alloys and leave a film on gemstones.

Lotions, perfumes, hairsprays, and even makeup contain chemicals that can react with metals, causing discoloration or tarnishing. They can also create a residue on gemstones, making them appear cloudy.

Frequent hand washing, especially with harsh soaps, can strip natural oils from your skin and your jewelry! 

Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can fade some colored gemstones, and intense heat can even cause certain stones to crack.

 

However, Don't worry, a little bit of mindful care goes a long way!

So, how to take caring for Your Lovely Alloy Jewelry:

• Avoid Water! Seriously, try to keep it dry. Remove alloy jewelry before showering, swimming, doing dishes, or any activity involving water.
• Wipe Gently: After wearing, give your alloy jewelry a quick, gentle wipe with a soft, dry cloth (like a microfiber cloth or jewelry polishing cloth) to remove oils and sweat.
• Store Smart: Keep alloy pieces in a cool, dry place, ideally in individual pouches or compartments to prevent scratching and reduce exposure to air, which causes tarnishing.

 

Natural stones are unique and beautiful, but they vary in hardness and porosity, so gentle care is key!

• First, Know your stones: Some stones (like opals or pearls) are very porous and delicate, while others (like quartz or amethyst) are harder. A quick Google search for your specific stone's care instructions can be super helpful!
• Gentle Cleaning is Best: For most natural stones, a soft, damp cloth with a tiny drop of mild, non-detergent soap (like baby soap) is all you need. Wipe the stone gently, and then rinse with a clean, damp cloth. Always dry thoroughly!
• Avoid Chemicals: Keep stones away from harsh cleaning products, perfumes, hairsprays, and even hand sanitizers. These can dull their shine, alter their color, or even damage their surface.
• Store Separately: Store natural stone jewelry in individual pouches or lined jewelry boxes to prevent scratching from harder stones or other jewelry.
• Sunlight Caution: For colored gemstones, prolonged direct sunlight can cause fading. Store them away from direct windowsills or bright spots.