Jewelries are prized possessions that need proper care or they stand to lose their value. Gem stones can get chipped or scratched and metals can break or tarnish if they are not handled right.
As such, jewelry owners need to learn how to take care of these investment items upon purchase. Although there are jewelry stores that offer cleaning and maintenance services for their customers, owners should also know the basics of jewelry care.
Different types of jewelries require different types of care. Soft gemstones like moonstone need delicate care as they can be easily scratched. Hard gems like diamonds, sapphires, and ruby are easier to maintain because they neither break nor scratch easily.
Cleaning them is also easy, simply soak the gems in warm water with a mild cleaning solution and clean with a soft brush or cloth. Then rinse it in warm water before drying with a soft cloth. Be careful in washing several gem stones at the same time, especially ones with varying hardness. Contact with other stones may result to scratched or damage to softer gems.
People who are not familiar with basic jewelry care and maintenance shouldn’t attempt to clean or repair jewelries without proper guidance. One misstep can mean damage to their prized possessions. When it comes to handling valuable items, leaving them to the experts is still the best option.
I am always neglecting to get my jewelry cleaned and checked. Thanks for the post and reminder to clean mine.
Thanks for the helpful tips. We don’t purchase the commercial cleaners and I don’t visit our jeweler that often enough to keep my jewelry clean so it looks a bit dull. Now I know the proper way to clean them with simple things around the home.
When my husband proposed and we began ring shopping we went to several jewelry stores. We purchased my ring from a jeweler I have known all my life. The best advice he gave me for taking care of my ring was to take the ring off as soon as I got home every day. And that is what I do. I only wear my ring at home if I have guests. Otherwise, I put my rings in my jewelry box as soon as I get home.
I wash my gem stones whenever I am getting ready to wear them. I didn’t know about not mixing them together while cleaning them. Good to know.
I learned the hard way. I scratched up my cherry opal ring.Jewelry cleaner should have better instructions for use.
What great suggestions – always looking for ways to make my fine jewelry sparkle and shine!