Jewelry Care

How you care for your jewelry determines how long it lasts and how good it looks.

Gold and platinum can be cleaned at home with warm water, a small amount of dish soap, and a soft toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for pieces with fragile stones or older settings.

Silver tarnishes naturally and needs more frequent attention. A soft polishing cloth works for light tarnish. For heavier buildup, a silver-specific cleaner is the safest option. Store silver in an airtight bag or cloth pouch when not in use to slow the process down.

Take your jewelry off before swimming, cleaning, or doing anything with harsh chemicals. Chlorine is particularly damaging to gold alloys over time. Lotions, perfumes, and hairspray build up on stones and dull their appearance faster than most people realize.

Bring your pieces in periodically to have prongs checked and settings inspected. Catching a loose prong early is far less expensive than replacing a lost stone later.