Jewelry Care

Diamond

Diamonds are tough babes, literally. Diamond is THE hardest mineral on earth and can only be scratched by another diamond. Working out, hanging out, washing your hands or going for a swim...you can wear your diamonds 24/7 without worry. To clean your diamond jewelry: gently scrub with a soft brush, adding a little warm water and mild soap; wipe with a soft-lint free cloth to restore its bright shine.

Hard Non-Porous

Gold with Sapphires, Rubies or Moissanites: These stones are hard and non-porous; they can handle your workouts, hangouts, and just about anything else. You only need to take them off when you're doing intense work. To clean these babes, use a little mild soap with water and scrub with a soft cloth.

Soft Non-Porous

When a stone is non-porous it isn’t harmed by water or everyday chemicals like soaps, lotions or perfumes; so you can wear them everyday. Stones like Aquamarine, Peridot, Garnet, Amethyst, Citrine, Moonstone, Australian Opals, Topaz, Alexandrite, Tourmaline, Morganite, Spinel, Zircon, and Tanzanite can handle your day-to-day life and keep you looking gorgeous. Take these pieces off when doing any hard labor or working out to avoid scratching or chipping. Keep them looking gorgeous by occasionally cleaning with mild soapy water and a soft cloth.

Soft Porous

Some jewelry needs a little extra love and care. Stones like Emerald, Pearls, Turquoise, Onyx, Jade, Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, and non-Australian Opals, can be damaged by lotions and perfumes; they should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off. These stones need a little help to stay at their most beautiful; take them off before washing your hands, working out, bathing or doing any hard labor in order to prevent breaking, cracking or scratching. Use only a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to wipe them clean.

For example, a Bezel setting is one of the most secure because the stone is covered and protected the entire way around. Prong settings tend to be less secure since they only partially cover the stone and they protrude outwards from the jewelry. However, the more prongs the setting has, the more secure your stone is. An 8 prong ring will be much more secure than a 3 prong ring.

To make sure your stones stay safe and secure, remember to gently check your stones settings every few weeks or so by following these easy steps:

First, visibly check the setting for any twisted, open or bent prongs, chipped stones, or worn down metal.

Second, softly tap on the stone with your fingernail to check for any visible movement. If the setting is secure the stone should not move.

Third, put the tip of your fingernail on the side of your stone and gently try to rock it back and forth. Again, you should not see any movement.

Lastly, gently shake the jewelry close to your ear and look out for any rattling sounds. That sound is an indication your setting might be worn down.