Jewelry care

Jewelry care – small steps, big effect

Your day begins – and your jewelry is waiting. But it doesn’t come first, it comes last. First clothes, then lotion, perfume, make-up. And only when all that is done can rings, necklaces and earrings be put in place. Pearls and precious stones in particular do not tolerate chemicals, and gold and silver do not like creams either. Jewelry is the icing on the cake – not the base.

And in the evening, the opposite applies: take your jewelry off first before you change. Otherwise a ring will quickly get caught on the fabric, a chain will get caught, a setting will come loose when you hastily change your sweater. This little routine makes a big difference – and is one of the best ways to look after your jewelry.

Jewelry care tips for you:

Of course, we want you to love your jewelry so much that you don’t want to take it off. However, the more often you wear jewelry, the more often you have to clean it. So give it regular breaks! Your jewelry doesn’t enjoy gardening, it’s not a sports fan, and it only enjoys water to a limited extent.

Always watch out for his chlorine allergy and be aware that anything that makes your skin and hair glow is jewelry’s worst enemy!

Gold

Gentle care is the best care. Gold loves a quick bath with a little washing-up liquid or mild detergent from time to time. Take a soft toothbrush and scrub gently. Rinse well with lukewarm water and then dry with a soft cloth.

If at some point your little treasure looks a little dull, a little polish with onion juice will also help. Rub generously with onion juice and after a good 3 hours, rinse thoroughly under warm water and rub dry again.

Always keep your gold jewelry wrapped in a cloth, wrapped in tissue paper and stored separately from other jewelry. We have selected some pretty packaging that you can reuse. The following applies to gold: the higher the alloy, the longer the gorgeous shine will last.

Silver

In contrast to gold, silver is really sensitive. Shy of light, sensitive to fresh air – it prefers to be kept in a dark place and would like to have a piece of aluminum foil or a piece of chalk with it.

As a true neurotic among pieces of jewelry, it requires regular care. Small full baths are also required here. The bath should only be made of glass or plastic and the bottom should be lined with aluminum foil. Place your silver in it, pour in warm water and sprinkle with salt. Your silver may not smell particularly pleasant, but if you rinse it well a few minutes later and dry it thoroughly, it will reward you with a wonderful new shine.

Pearls

Now for the next egocentric in the jewelry family: pearls!

They may come from the water, but whether you wear freshwater or South Sea pearls, pearls only like water in its purest form. So spare them shower gel, chlorine, soaps and creams.

Please use only water for cleaning, then dry with a very fine cloth. Pearls like to lie alone. Close contact with gemstones or precious metals is not desirable. It is best to place them in fine cloths, silk or leather.

And don’t forget: pearl necklaces that you wear regularly tend to lengthen as the pearl silk wears out. So get them re-knotted once a year.

Gemstones

There are a few subtleties to consider for gemstone jewelry. Hard gemstones such as rubies, sapphires and diamonds can be placed in a bath of 25 percent washing-up liquid and household ammonia and 75 percent warm water from time to time. It doesn’t smell nice, but it works wonders. You can also use a soft toothbrush and then rinse and dry the stones thoroughly.

Gemstones that are more in the middle or soft range on the Mohs hardness scale – such as amber or turquoise – are more sensitive and should only be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth.

If possible, keep them separate from other jewelry. Harder stones scratch the softer ones – and you can see that.

We hope that this little guide will help you to enjoy your jewelry for longer.