We know what it’s like: you’ve fallen in love with your new piece of jewellery and want to keep it safe so it can be with you for years and decades to come. But how do you properly care for your jewellery? In this guide, we explain what you can do to keep your jewellery looking as good as it looked the day it came into your life.
How to store jewellery
If you regularly reach for the same pieces of jewellery, it’s a good idea to display them on jewellery stands or in ring dishes so they’re easily accessible.
Any jewellery that you save for special occasions or don’t wear as often should ideally be stored in a jewellery box or jewellery drawer to keep them from getting damaged or dusty. A beautiful jewellery box can even be a home deco item. Just make sure you close any necklace clasps and keep all jewellery separate in the box to prevent them from becoming tangled.
How to clean silver jewellery
Tarnished silver jewellery? Silver jewellery is usually prone to losing its lustre as the metals react to moisture and sulphur, which are naturally present in the air. Sick of green stains on your skin after you wear your silver jewellery? Thankfully there are some a number of things you can do to clean your silver jewels.
How to cleaning silver jewellery at home
We really wouldn't recommend cleaning jewellery with household products. The chemicals present in household cleaners or the abrasive nature of scrubbing brushes will likely cause damage to the soft metals and stones of your jewellery. Also, they don't do a particularly good job of actually removing grime or tarnish and do very little in restoring the lustre, as can be seen...
Best products for cleaning silver jewellery at home
If you’re not getting the results you wanted using the DIY method, take a look at our range of Connoisseurs cleaning products to help you and your jewellery get your glow back. We would recommend the Connoisseurs Silver Jewellery Dip Cleaner to help remove tarnish, and the Connoisseurs Jewellery Wipes or Connoisseurs Silver Jewellery Polishing Cloth for added shine and to prevent tarnish from building.
How to clean gold jewellery
Although pure gold jewellery doesn’t tarnish, most gold jewellery includes a mixture of other metals as pure gold is very soft. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing; mixing gold with other metals makes jewellery more durable – and less expensive.
How to clean gold jewellery at home
Similarly to silver, we don't recommend cleaning jewellery with household products. The chemicals present in household cleaners or the abrasive nature of scrubbing brushes will likely cause damage to the soft metals and stones of your jewellery. Also, they don't do a particularly good job of actually removing grime or tarnish and do very little in restoring the lustre.
If you’ve noticed that your gold jewellery is tarnished then we suggest using professional grade cleaning products that you can use at home.
Best products for cleaning gold jewellery at home
If you’d prefer to use products specifically designed to help gold jewellery find their shine again, we offer a range of Connoisseurs cleaning products to help. For gold jewellery, we recommend the Connoisseurs Jewellery Cleansing Foam to remove tarnish, and the Connoisseurs Jewellery Wipes for added shine and to prevent tarnish from building.
How to clean gemstones and pearls
Gemstones are a little more tricky to clean as some types of gems and crystals can react to different conditions. As a general rule, soaking your gemstone jewellery in warm soapy water before rinsing and drying the pieces will do little to reinvigorate the piece. The most safe and cost effective methods rely on matching the right cleaning product to the stone or pearl.
The Connoisseurs Jewellery Cleansing Foam works wonders for removing tarnish and is safe to use on delicate gemstones and pearls. Finish the clean off with the Connoisseurs Jewellery Wipes for added shine and to prevent tarnish from building.