Cleaning

To keep your jewelry in its best shape, wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use. Avoid abrasive materials such as bath - or paper towel. Occasionally, remove skin oils by rinsing your jewelry with warm water and buffing it with a soft material or microfiber fabric.

If your jewelry has been in contact with harsh lotions, chlorine, salt, chemicals etc., soak it in warm water with mild soap for a few minutes & gently clean the piece with your fingers. Soap residue can leave your jewelry with a dull finish over time, so be sure to rinse it thoroughly under running water, about as hot as you can handle. It will help your jewelry dry quickly.

After rinsing, place it on a towel & use a soft cotton fabric to pat dry it as much as possible. Leave the jewelry overnight between two cotton cloths in order to dry completely, while avoiding oxidation. Making sure to take off your jewelry before going to sleep will also help it last a lot longer.

Chemical liquid jewelry cleaners or treated cloths are not advisable for use on gold-filled jewelry. If your oxidized sterling silver jewelry starts to look dull, you can use a silver polishing cloth to buff away the matte spots and accentuate the highlights. For bright sterling silver, a polishing cloth or sterling silver jewelry cleaner will work fine. A gentle polish with a chemically treated cloth is usually safe on pearls and stones, if you remove the remaining chemicals with mild soap and rinse your jewelry with warm water after. When using a liquid cleaner though, always check its compatibility with the gemstones in your jewelry. Some gemstones and almost all pearls are more porous than others and are therefore easily damaged by strong chemicals.

Once cleaned, make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing it. Avoid putting a damp or wet piece into sealed bag or container, as excessive humidity will accelerate tarnish. Storing your jewelry in a dry, airtight area is vital.