What are safe jewelry cleaning methods?

• If you are cleaning jewelry over a sink be sure to plug the drain as to not lose your jewelry
• It is best to have a jeweler clean jewelry as they will also inspect that all prongs, clasps, etc are in place
• Avoid things such as toothpaste, vinegar, aluminum, etc as it is abrasive and can damage the jewelry especially if it is silver and not completely sterling silver.
• Use warm (not hot) soapy water and a new, baby-sized, soft-bristled toothbrush to clean small crevices Infest in a jewelry cleaner to use at home
• Baking soda can be used to remove tarnish
• Always dry with a soft cloth then use a jewelers cloth if needed
• Finish off jewelry with a light polish and soft jewelers cloth

Jewelry do’s and don’ts

Do:

• Apply lotions, perfume, hair products, and cosmetics before wearing jewelry
• Do wide clean each jewelry piece with a soft cloth to remove oils and sweat
• Keep stored in a fabric-lined box or individually wrapped to prevent scratches
• Once or a couple of times a year have your jeweler:
• Check for worn-out mountings, loose prongs, and its overall condition.
• Have white pieces re-plated, platinum re-polished, and prongs re-tipped in order to maintain a good condition (This can be done every 2 years, but no longer than that)
• Restring regularly worn pearls to avoid the strings breaking. Insure your jewelry.

Don't:

• Wear jewelry while housekeeping, gardening, or exercising
• Never expose jewelry to house cleaning products or other chemicals such as chlorine in pools and hot tubs.
• Do not expose to water for long periods of time. It is best to keep jewelry always dry if possible.
• Use toothpaste to clean jewelry
• Do not leave on the rim of a sink when removed to wash hands