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Jewelry Care Guide
The Jewelry Care Guide
Care for What You Love
A little care keeps fine jewelry looking its best for years. Here is how to clean, store, and protect every metal and stone.
Caring for your metal
10k & 14k gold
Wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth and clean occasionally in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap. Rinse, then dry fully. Gold is durable enough for daily wear.
Sterling silver
Silver tarnishes with air and moisture. Polish with a silver cloth to bring back shine, and store in a sealed pouch between wears. Put jewelry on last, after lotion and perfume.
Rose gold
The warm hue comes from a copper alloy that wears beautifully. Clean as you would yellow gold, with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, and avoid abrasive polishes.
Gold-plated & vermeil
Treat plated pieces gently. Avoid water, chemicals, and rubbing, which wear the finish over time. Wipe with a dry cloth and store separately to prevent scratches.
Caring for your gemstones
Harder stones shrug off daily wear, while softer, more porous stones ask for a gentler hand. Here is how to look after the most popular gems.
Diamond, ruby, sapphire
These are the toughest gems. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush to restore their brilliance. They are ideal for rings worn every day.
Emerald, opal, pearl
Softer or porous stones. Use only a soft, damp cloth, keep them away from heat, ultrasonic cleaners, and chemicals, and let pearls be the last thing you put on.
The everyday rules
Good habits
Put jewelry on last and take it off first. Store pieces separately in soft pouches. Clean gently and regularly. Remove rings before washing dishes or using hand sanitizer.
Hard on jewelry
Sleeping, showering, swimming, and the gym. Chlorine, saltwater, perfume, lotion, and household cleaners. Ultrasonic cleaners on soft or treated stones.
