Jewellery Care
To keep your jewellery sparkling, here is a few suggestions:
- Store your jewellery pieces separately from each other, so that your pieces don't tangle, rub or scratch each other. Store them in a cool, dry place, in jewellery pouches, and then place them in a closed lined display jewellery box for added protection.
- Bathe/shower and apply any lotions or perfumes before you put your jewellery on. Organic gemstones, for example, pearls are particularly touchy to acids.
- Take your jewellery off when you go to bed.
- Remove jewellery when cooking, cleaning and washing up.
- Take your jewellery off if you are involved in any activity which could scratch, knock or damage it. If in doubt take it off.
- Keep your jewellery away from chemicals, especially chlorine. Rinse in water immediately if it comes into contact with chemicals.
- Make sure chains and necklaces are fastened when stored to avoid being tangled.
- When you store your jewellery in a jewellery box, keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.