Care and Maintenance of Gold and Silver

Keep Your Sparkle: Essential Jewelry Care Tips

Your beautiful jewelry deserves to shine as brightly as you do! While daily life can dim its luster, a little care goes a long way. We're here to share our top tips for keeping your sterling silver and 14k gold pieces, with their dazzling cubic zirconia and diamonds, looking their best.

Sterling Silver: Embrace the Tarnish-Fighting Truth

Sterling silver naturally tarnishes – it's an unavoidable part of its charm! Humidity, makeup, lotions, perfumes, and everyday wear all contribute. But don't worry, maintaining its beauty is simple:

  • Be Mindful of Contact: Lotions, sunscreens, and even saltwater pools can accelerate tarnishing. Consider removing your silver before applying products or swimming.
  • Wipe & Store Smart: After each wear, gently wipe your silver jewelry with a soft cloth to remove buildup. Then, store it in an airtight jewelry bag or box to minimize oxygen exposure. Leaving it on the counter invites tarnish!
  • Quick Clean Shower: For a super quick clean, your shower can do wonders! Yes, both sterling silver and 14k gold (excluding pearls) can go in the shower.
  • Our Go-To Cleaner: For a deeper clean that truly renews sterling silver, we highly recommend Connoisseurs Jewelry Cleaner (available on Amazon). A single bottle can last for years, effortlessly removing tarnish and restoring your jewelry's original brilliance.

14k Gold & Diamonds: Kitchen-Friendly Shine

Keeping your 14k gold and diamond pieces sparkling is surprisingly easy, often with products you already have:

  • Kitchen Powerhouses: For diamonds and 14k gold, your kitchen holds the secret! Dawn Powerwash and/or Windex are fantastic. Simply spray, rinse, and perhaps a gentle wipe – that's it! (Always spot-test on silver, though these are primarily for gold and diamonds.)
  • Shower Safe: As mentioned, 14k gold (without pearls) is perfectly safe to wear in the shower for a quick rinse.

The Most Important Tip: Wear It!

Ultimately, care and maintenance are essential, and we're here to give you the honest truth about cleaning. But the most important thing about your jewelry? Wear it! You bought it to love it, so let it sparkle with you every day.