Advice · Jewellery care
Caring for your jewellery
Fine jewellery is made to be worn, and worn jewellery picks up life: soap film, hand cream, the odd knock on a door frame. A few small habits keep a piece looking the way it did in the box, and a free six-monthly check at the studio does the rest.
The golden rules: last on and first off, no chlorine, no ultrasonic cleaners for treated or delicate stones, and separate storage so diamonds can’t scratch their neighbours. Everything else is detail, and it’s below.
Care questions, answered
How do I clean my jewellery at home?
For gold, platinum and diamonds: warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, a soft toothbrush, and a gentle pat dry. Work over a bowl, never an open drain. That routine keeps most pieces bright between professional cleans.
Which stones need special care?
Emeralds (usually oil-treated), pearls and opals should never go in harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners, and pearls are best wiped with a soft cloth only. If in doubt, bring the piece in, our cleaning and inspection is free.
What damages jewellery fastest?
Chlorine is gold’s worst enemy, so rings come off before the pool and the spa. Knocks on hard surfaces loosen claws, gym sessions bend bands, and perfumes and creams dull stones. Last on, first off is the habit that saves pieces.
How should I store jewellery?
Separately. Diamonds scratch everything they touch, including other diamonds, so pieces should live in their own compartments or pouches. Keep sterling silver in anti-tarnish pouches away from humidity.
How often should jewellery be professionally checked?
Every six months. Claws wear invisibly, and a two-minute check under the microscope is how a loose stone gets caught before it becomes a lost one. Cleaning and inspection at our studio is free, whether or not the piece was bought from us.
Or just bring it in.
Professional cleaning and inspection at the studio is free, and usually done while you wait.