Jewellery Care

Apply lotion, cosmetics, hairspray and perfume before wearing jewellery.
When undressing jewellery, wipe each piece with a clean soft cloth to remove oils and perspiration.
Store in a fabric-lined box, separately or individually-wrapped in tissue to prevent scratches.

Never wear jewellery when doing physical work such as housekeeping, gardening or exercise.
Never expose jewellery to household cleaning products.
Never expose jewellery to chlorine swimming pools or hot tubs.

Clean in a secure location, not the rim of a sink where a piece may slip down the drain.
Use only a soft brush, never sharp or hard objects, to remove dirt or particles.
Clean your jewellery often; lotions, soaps and skin oils alter the optical properties of diamonds and gemstones, causing them to look dull.
Seriously soiled jewellery should be cleaned professionally.
Clean diamond jewellery with a soft brush dipped in warm water and mild detergent; rinse under running water.
Never expose pearl jewellery to chemicals or solvents and store each piece in a soft bag.
Don't expose colored gemstones to chemicals, solvents or ultrasonics without knowing their specific cleaning requirements.

Keep your Laboratory Reports in a safe location, separate from jewellery pieces, for security.
Have your jewellery cleaned and checked by a professional for worn mountings, loose prongs and general condition at least once a year.
Have white gold re-plated, platinum re-polished and prongs re-tipped as necessary to maintain original condition (generally every 24 months or so) accordingly.
Have frequently-worn pearls restrung as necessary, with a knot between each pearl to prevent loss if the string breaks.
Some colored gemstones should not be exposed to sudden temperature changes; know your pieces and their needs.
Select daily-wear jewellery that is in harmony with your lifestyle and schedule of activities.
Treat each piece as if it were a family heirloom, for someday it may be.