How to take care of your jewelry

Posted by emersonandfarrar on June 14th, 2018

Jewelry is a thing of beauty which holds significance in our lives, bringing to mind precious memories or blissful phases of our lives. As jewelry is so important to us, it is essential that good care is taken of them. Broken or damaged jewelry will not only remain unworn and neglected, but it will also hold no value if and when you decide to discard it. And in order to take good care of your favorite pieces of jewelry, you must follow the steps below:

1. Stay Away

Sunlight and chemicals are bad for your jewelry and you must take care that your jewelry is well protected from exposure to them. Just like how sunlight can cause damage to your skin and hair, it can cause damage to your jewelry as well.  Certain gemstones are sensitive and fragile which include amethyst, topaz, etc. Pearls can get bleached because of too much sunlight and that can lead to the peeling off of the skin of the pearl. Opal darkens if exposed to too much sunlight. Chemicals do not really need to be very harmful for you to cause harm to the jewelry piece. Everyday chemicals like hairspray, perfumes, deodorants, to name a few, can cause a lot of damage to your jewelry. Even when you go swimming, it is always advised to remove any jewelry that you are wearing because chlorine is extremely harmful for the jewelry.

2. Clean

You can clean your jewelry at home but if you have a very delicate piece or are concerned about the method of cleaning, it is always better to approach a jeweler. Meanwhile, to clean your jewelry at home, you can take some warm water and add mild dish soap in it. With light strokes, gently clean your jewelry. Once cleaned, rinse it in warm water and then pat dry with a lint free cloth. Make sure that your strokes are not too heavy for the jewelry to avoid scratches.

3. Storage

Always keep your jewelry in a jewelry box. If you do not have one, you must store it in a cold and dry and most importantly, clean place. This way, you are making sure that your jewelry is properly stored and any unforeseen damage is avoided. This requires very less effort and it is extremely easy to do.

Now that you know how to take care of your jewelry, and if you are looking to buy jewelry in Palm Springs, you must visit Emerson and Farrar Jewelers. They specialize in Gustaf Collection in Palm Springs and have the most ethical sourcing in Palm Springs!