Ethereal Gems

Jewelry Care Guide

Learn how to keep your jewelry looking beautiful for years to come with our care tips and recommendations.

General Care Tips

Proper care is essential to maintain the beauty and longevity of your jewelry. Here are some general guidelines to help you care for all types of jewelry:

Do's

  • Store pieces separately to prevent scratching
  • Clean regularly with a soft polishing cloth
  • Put jewelry on after applying makeup, perfume, and hairspray
  • Remove jewelry before swimming, showering, or exercising
  • Have professional cleaning done annually

Don'ts

  • Expose jewelry to harsh chemicals or cleaning products
  • Wear jewelry in hot tubs, pools, or salt water
  • Use ultrasonic cleaners without professional guidance
  • Store jewelry in direct sunlight or humid areas
  • Pull on chains or gemstone settings

Material-Specific Care

Gold Jewelry

Gold jewelry is durable but can still scratch and dent. Here's how to care for your gold pieces:

  • Clean with warm water and mild soap
  • Gently scrub with a soft toothbrush if needed
  • Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft cloth
  • For deeper cleaning, use a gold jewelry cleaner
  • Store in a fabric-lined jewelry box or pouch
Gold jewelry

Silver Jewelry

Silver jewelry

Silver naturally tarnishes over time when exposed to air and moisture. Here's how to keep it shining:

  • Use a silver polishing cloth regularly
  • For tarnished pieces, use a silver polish
  • Store in anti-tarnish bags or cloth pouches
  • Keep away from rubber and latex which accelerate tarnishing
  • Consider applying a tarnish-resistant coating

Gemstone Jewelry

Different gemstones require different care, but here are some general guidelines:

  • Clean with a soft, damp cloth
  • Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for emeralds, opals, and pearls
  • Keep pearls away from perfumes and cosmetics
  • Store gemstone jewelry separately to prevent scratching
  • Have settings checked annually to ensure stones are secure
Gemstone jewelry

Proper Storage

How you store your jewelry when you're not wearing it is just as important as how you care for it while wearing it. Proper storage prevents tangling, scratching, and premature tarnishing.

Ideal Storage Conditions

  • Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Individual compartments or pouches for each piece
  • Anti-tarnish strips in storage containers
  • Hang necklaces to prevent tangling
  • Soft-lined jewelry boxes or drawers

For travel, we recommend using a dedicated jewelry travel case with individual compartments and secure closures to keep your pieces safe and organized.

Professional Cleaning

While regular at-home care is essential, we recommend professional cleaning at least once a year to keep your jewelry in optimal condition.

We offer complimentary cleaning and inspection services for all Ethereal Gems pieces. Simply bring your jewelry to our store or contact us to arrange shipping.

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