Over time the natural oils from your skin, air born contaminants, moisture and corrosion will tarnish the shine and luster of your jewelry. There are a few simple cleaning and caring tips which can drastically improve the condition of your favorite pieces. 

For Jewel cleaning, different metals and stones require different cleaning techniques. So please ensure you are following the relevant instructions. If your gold or silver jewelry contains softer porous gemstones you should follow the cleaning instructions for the gemstones and not the metal. These gemstones are quite sensitive and can be damaged easily. 

A must before you start cleaning

Check the setting of your jewelry to ensure it is secure and well fastened. If you begin scrubbing a loose stone you may damage or even lose a piece. Remove any dust from both the jewelry and cleaning clothes. The dust may cause light scratching during the cleaning process. If you don’t own a jewelry cloth, use a cotton or flannel cloth and shake it well to remove loose dust. 

Vermeil Jewelry Cleaning

Gold vermeil (pronounced Ver-May) is an overlay of gold on sterling silver. 
As with sterling, preventive care is important for maintaining your gold vermeil jewelry. Vermeil jewelry will tarnish like sterling silver because-well, it is sterling silver-and exposure to air is the primary culprit in tarnishing. Store the jewelry in an airtight container – either a jewelry box or a zip bag. 
Some important notes for cleaning vermeil jewelry:  Buff or clean the vermeil with a soft, dry cotton cloth. DO NOT use a silver polishing cloth on the vermeil. It will strip the finish off quickly, leaving you with just the sterling silver underneath.

Gemstones Jewel Cleaning

The majority of gemstones are best cleaned using the same method as Pearls. You may also use a soft tooth brush on hard gemstones to gently scrub away additional grime. You should avoid soaking porous (softer opaque) gemstones instead just wet another cotton or jewelry cloth and clean the gemstone. It’s important to dry the gemstone completely to remove any remaining chemicals from the cleaning process. Ultrasonic cleaners will work well for harder gemstones but may cause cracking on softer gemstones, for this reason we suggest taking your jewelry to a professional for heavier cleaning.

Jewel Care 
As with any jewelry you should keep pearls, gemstones and precious metal in a well crafted jewelry box or jewelry pouch. Items should be separated to avoid scratching as well as contamination and tangling. Before caring your Jewel, two general things should not be ignored.

Choosing a Jewelry Box 
A jewelry box should offer enough compartments to allow precious pieces to be stored individually. The box should also contain a soft lining which will prevent scratching. Choose a jewelry box which is rigid and capable of protecting your jewelry should it be bumped or knocked. If you wish to secure your jewelry you may also consider purchasing a box with a lock and key. The box should allow you to hang chains which will help prevent kinks and knots.