At Trendy Jewels, quality is our top priority when creating every piece of jewelry. There's nothing quite like the lasting connection that jewelry can create. However, daily wear, exposure to lotions, or contact with cleaning products can loosen stones, bend prongs, and wear down settings. This wear and tear often happen over time without visible signs. To help our customers keep their jewelry in top condition, we encourage you to read this page to learn about the materials we use and how to properly care for your jewelry to extend its lifespan.
There’s something truly captivating about seeing your jewelry sparkle in the light after a good cleaning. The great news? Most jewelry is easy to maintain on your own. Here’s how to keep your pieces looking their best—clean, sanitized, and safe—using common household products.
How to Care for Your Jewelry:
Keep Your Jewelry Dry:
Avoid wearing your jewelry while swimming, bathing, or during intense activities. Extreme or sudden changes in temperature can also damage your jewelry. It’s best to keep the temperature between 0 to 60℃. When not in use, store your jewelry in the provided dust bag. A good storage box lined with tarnish-proof fabric and with separate compartments for each piece is ideal. If you live in a humid environment, consider placing a small packet of desiccant crystals in your storage box. Avoid storing jewelry with rubber items, and always remove your pieces before applying perfumes, colognes, or other chemicals.
Avoid Chlorine Exposure:
Chlorine, especially in hot water, can permanently damage or discolor your gold jewelry. Clean your gold or vermeil pieces gently with a soft polishing cloth, but be careful not to over-polish vermeil as it could damage the finish.
How to Clean Your Jewelry:
Basic Cleaning:
For most gemstone jewelry, all you need is mild soap, warm water, and a soft toothbrush to keep it looking its best.
Cleaning Diamonds:
To clean diamond jewelry, regardless of the metal type, create a solution with warm (almost hot) water and dish soap. Soak your jewelry for 20 to 40 minutes, gently brush the stones with a soft toothbrush, and rinse thoroughly under warm running water. If necessary, repeat the process. Be gentle—intense brushing can loosen or damage diamonds.
Avoid Residue:
Residue from lotions and oils can make your jewelry look dull and dirty. Always remove rings before cooking or applying thick lotions, as oils can get trapped in the settings, particularly on white gold or K gold pieces.
What to Avoid When Cleaning Jewelry:
Avoid Moisturizers:
While dish soap and body wash are generally safe, avoid products with moisturizers as they can leave a film on your jewelry, the very thing you’re trying to remove.
Drying Your Jewelry:
Avoid using paper towels, which can scratch the metal. Instead, use a soft cotton or microfiber cloth, or let your jewelry air dry. A gentle polishing cloth like Trendy Jewels' cloth is also great for drying.
No Harsh Chemicals:
Never use household cleaners like bleach, chlorine, or acetone as they can break down the base metals in your jewelry. Abrasive products like toothpaste, baking soda, or powdered cleaners can scratch metals, especially gold.
Ultrasonic Cleaners:
Be cautious with ultrasonic jewelry cleaners at home. While they can make jewelry sparkle, the vibrations can loosen stones, or worse, cause them to fall out.
How Often Should You Clean Your Jewelry?
Regular maintenance is key. Not only does it keep your jewelry sparkling, but it also shortens the cleaning process over time. Aim to clean your jewelry once every two weeks to keep grime at bay and your pieces looking their best.
Hand Sanitizer and Your Jewelry: What to Know
With hand sanitizer being used frequently, it’s important to know its effects on your jewelry. Health should always come first. Generally, hand sanitizer is safe for hard stones and precious metals like silver, platinum, titanium, and other plated rings. However, the alcohol in hand sanitizer can damage soft stones like pearls or opals, dulling their shine. If your rings contain soft stones, it’s best to remove them before applying hand sanitizer.
Key Points to Remember for Lasting Jewelry Shine:
- Avoid wearing jewelry while bathing or swimming.
- Minimize exposure to heavy sweat.
- Keep your jewelry away from chemicals.
- Store each piece separately.
For any questions, feel free to contact us:
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