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Jewelry Care Guide
Taking proper care of your jewelry helps preserve its beauty, shine, and longevity. This jewelry care guide will show you how to clean, store, and protect your favorite pieces so they stay looking their best.
How to Protect Your Jewelry
Protect all jewelry from sharp blows, harsh chemicals, prolonged sunlight, and extreme temperatures. These factors can damage metal finishes, loosen stones, and dull the appearance of your jewelry over time.
Avoid Chemicals and Beauty Products
Chlorine and related chemicals can discolor and damage jewelry, as well as loosen stones and settings. Avoid spraying perfume directly on jewelry or wearing jewelry against skin that has perfume, perfumed lotion, makeup, or hairspray on it. These substances can break down metal alloys, dull the finish, and damage gemstones.
Always remove jewelry before using products that may contain ammonia, alcohol, bleach, turpentine, or acetone. It is also best not to wear jewelry while bathing, exercising, swimming, washing hands, or doing laundry.
How to Store Jewelry Properly
Do not toss jewelry pieces together in a jewelry box. When jewelry rubs against other pieces, it can cause scratches in the metal, scratches in rhinestones, and even loosen or dislodge stones.
Store jewelry separately whenever possible. This helps prevent scratching and keeps each piece in better condition. Beaded necklaces are best stored flat to reduce stretching, and pearls should be stored with extra care because of their softness.
It is often best to store jewelry in a jewelry box, soft pouch, or sealed plastic bag. Storing jewelry in plastic bags with an interlocking seal when not in use can help slow the tarnishing process. If you store jewelry in wooden drawers or boxes, be aware that certain woods, such as oak, may contain chemicals that can react with costume jewelry metals.
Special Jewelry Storage Tips
Cultured pearls are best stored in a soft chamois pouch. Do not store pearls in plastic bags. If you are storing matching pieces like pins and earrings together, secure them so they do not rub against one another.
Jewelry Care Guide: How to Clean Jewelry Properly
Sterling silver tarnishes naturally and may need occasional cleaning. Sterling silver, gold jewelry, and similar pieces can usually be cleaned gently with mild soap, lukewarm water, and a soft toothbrush.
After cleaning, carefully dry your jewelry with a soft chamois or flannel cloth. Wiping jewelry after each wear can also help remove oils, salts, and residue that may build up over time.
How to Polish Jewelry
For sterling silver and other precious metals, brass, and copper, a polishing cloth can help restore shine. Gem beads and delicate surfaces should be polished gently with a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
Care Tips for Everyday Jewelry
Many ARZO® products are made with hypoallergenic materials such as copper, stainless steel, or titanium. These metals are known for their durability and resistance to corrosion and oxidation. With proper care, they can maintain their appearance and remain comfortable for everyday wear.
Even durable metals can lose their shine over time. To refresh them, gently clean with mild liquid soap and warm water, or use a mixture of baking soda and water when appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to store jewelry?
The best way to store jewelry is separately in a soft pouch, jewelry box, or sealed bag to reduce scratching and slow tarnishing.
Can perfume damage jewelry?
Yes. Perfume, lotion, hairspray, and other beauty products can dull metal and damage certain finishes and stones.
How do I clean sterling silver jewelry?
You can gently clean sterling silver with mild soap, lukewarm water, and a soft toothbrush, then dry it with a soft cloth.
Should I wear jewelry while swimming or showering?
It is best to remove jewelry before swimming, showering, exercising, or using cleaning products.
This jewelry care guide helps you keep your jewelry clean, protected, and long-lasting.
