jewellery-care-guide

Cleaning jewellery

Do you wear your jewellery regularly for different activities and also leave it on when you sleep? Then it can get a little dirty from sweat, cosmetics and other things from time to time. To maintain the beauty of your jewellery for as long as possible, you should clean your jewellery, preferably on a regular basis.

The best way to clean your gold chain, your earrings or your rings depends on the material. However, the following always applies: treat your jewellery as gently as possible, take it off during sports and sleep and do not let it come into contact with cleaning agents and cosmetics. That way, your jewellery will stay shiny and beautiful for a long time.

General tips and tricks

Your favourite jewellery is confronted with all kinds of "dangers" in everyday life. That's why there are a few points you should keep in mind when caring for and storing it:

• • Caution: Jewellery should not come into contact with chemicals as they attack the material and gold plating. It is therefore better to take off rings, bracelets and the like when doing housework. Semi-precious stone jewellery should also not be exposed to shocks.

• • Hydrophobicity. In principle, gold-plated jewellery lasts longer if you don't expose it to too much water. Can't do without your jewellery when showering and swimming? Then go for stainless steel jewellery or a non-gold-plated version.

• • Safe and Sound. In a closed jewelry box your favorite necklaces, earrings and co. feel comfortable, because here they are protected from moisture and too much oxygen.

Which material should be cared for and how?

The right cleaning depends on the materials of the jewellery. Jewellery materials are like skin types: each needs special care that suits its needs. This is how you give your jewellery the care it deserves:

• • Stainless steel: As 316 L stainless steel neither rusts nor tarnishes, you usually only need to polish it with a soft cloth to give it back its shine. If the stainless steel jewellery does get dirty, you can simply clean it with lukewarm water, a little soap or washing-up liquid and a soft toothbrush.

• • Gold plating: For yellow gold or rose gold plated jewellery, cleaning should not be too aggressive, as the gold plating can peel off sterling silver over time. Lukewarm water, a mild soap and a soft cloth are usually sufficient for care. Above all, make sure to dry your jewellery carefully and gently.