Jewelry Care Guide

Jewelry Care Guide: Keeping Your Pieces Beautiful

At Brooks Fine Jewelers, we believe that your jewelry should always shine as brightly as the day you first wore it. Here’s how to care for your precious pieces to ensure they remain beautiful and lustrous for years to come.

1. General Jewelry Care Store Properly:

Store your jewelry in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Use a jewelry box with compartments to prevent pieces from scratching each other. For delicate items, consider individual pouches or soft cloth wraps.

Avoid Chemicals: Keep jewelry away from harsh chemicals, including household cleaners, perfumes, and lotions, as they can cause discoloration or damage.

Regular Cleaning: Clean your jewelry regularly to maintain its shine. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to gently polish your pieces. For a deeper clean, use a mild soap solution and a soft brush, then rinse with lukewarm water and dry thoroughly.

2. Caring for Specific Types of Jewelry

Gold Jewelry

Avoid Chlorine: Gold can weaken and discolor in chlorine, so remove your gold jewelry before swimming or using cleaning products.

Polish Gently: Use a gold polishing cloth to maintain its shine. For intricate designs, a gentle toothbrush with warm soapy water can help clean hard-to-reach areas.

Silver Jewelry

Prevent Tarnish: Store silver pieces in anti-tarnish cloth or bags. Wear your silver jewelry regularly to help prevent tarnish, as the oils in your skin can keep it polished.

Clean Regularly: Use a silver cleaning cloth or a mild silver polish to restore shine. Avoid paper towels or tissues, which can scratch the surface.

Gemstones and Diamonds

Handle with Care: Avoid knocking or dropping gemstone jewelry, as stones can chip or become loose.

Keep Them Clean: Clean gemstones with a soft cloth or brush and a mild soap solution. Be cautious with ultrasonic cleaners, as they can damage certain stones.

Regular Check-ups: Have your gemstone settings checked regularly by a professional to ensure they are secure.

Pearls

Delicate Handling: Pearls are soft and can scratch easily. Store them in a soft cloth pouch, separate from other jewelry.

Keep Away from Chemicals: Avoid contact with perfumes, hairsprays, and makeup. Pearls can be wiped with a soft, damp cloth after wearing to remove any residues.

Restringing: Pearls should be restrung every few years, depending on how often they are worn.

3. Professional Maintenance

For valuable or delicate pieces, professional cleaning and maintenance are recommended. A jeweler can provide services such as polishing, tightening loose stones, and repairing clasps and chains.

4. Special Tips

Take Jewelry Off During Physical Activities: Remove jewelry when exercising, gardening, or doing any activity that might expose it to rough wear or chemicals.

Put Jewelry On Last: Make jewelry the final touch after getting ready to avoid exposure to makeup, hairspray, and perfumes.

Regular Inspection: Check your jewelry regularly for signs of wear or damage, such as loose stones or worn clasps, and have them repaired promptly.

By following these simple care tips, you can ensure that your jewelry remains as stunning and beautiful as the day you bought it. For more personalized advice or professional services, don’t hesitate to contact us at Brooks Fine Jewelers.