Jewelry Care Tips
A practical and intuitive guide for cleaning gold bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces, enriched with diamonds, pearls and precious stones.
Jewelry Care Tips
Rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces are perfect accessories to give a new style to your look, adding a touch of elegance or vivacity. However, it is essential to remember to store and care for your jewelry in the best way, to preserve its splendor and beauty for a long time.
This guide is designed to provide you with a practical manual for maintaining your jewelry, with advice on techniques, habits to follow and natural remedies, to protect your precious items from dust, dirt and other elements that can undermine their brilliance.
Gold Care: Cleaning and Polishing Essentials
Our 18 kt gold jewels, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, are the result of careful craftsmanship and particular attention to detail, which ensure maximum resistance and durability over time.
Gold, however, can also undergo oxidation phenomena, thus diminishing its brightness. Some of the conditions that can cause this effect include:
• prolonged exposure to environments with high humidity,
• immersion in thermal baths, especially in the presence of sulphur-based substances,
• storage in wall safes, often subject to damp walls,
• leather cases, which contain tannic substances used for tanning,
• high pH of the wearer's skin, as the acidity of sweating can contribute to oxidation.
Knowing how to properly clean tarnished gold is essential and, in most cases, the process is quick and easy:
• use a specific cloth for polishing jewelry,
• rub gently to remove stains or impurities, restoring the gold's original shine,
• avoid aggressive detergents and toothbrushes.
If you need more specific advice, we are always available to provide you with personalized assistance.
How to care for pearls: jewels to protect
Symbol of elegance and femininity, pearls represent a precious gift from the sea, which celebrates the beauty of every woman. It is important to take care of them carefully to keep their uniqueness intact.
Due to the calcareous composition of mother-of-pearl, pearls are particularly vulnerable to factors that can alter their surface appearance and reduce their brilliance, including:
• chlorine,
• alcohol,
• acid secretions,
• prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Don't worry! With a proper cleaning kit, constant care and a few precautions, it is easy to prevent these problems. Here are some practical tips:
• use a soft cloth, preferably made of bamboo fibre or cotton,
• avoid abrasive tools such as brushes or sponges, which could scratch the surface,
• clean the pearls one by one delicately to eliminate impurities,
• store your jewelry in a lined box or velvet, silk or satin case before going to bed,
• Keep pearls away from substances such as bleach, acetone, ammonia and inks.
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