How to Give Your Jewellery Some TLC

How to Give Your Jewellery Some TLC

As we all know, diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But, to maintain a healthy relationship with your jewellery, it’s important that you look after it to keep it in the best condition possible.

Of course, our wedding rings, timepieces and precious family heirlooms are built to last, but that doesn’t mean they won’t benefit from some regular love and attention.

So, what are the best ways to keep your most treasured items shining bright?

• Safe & Sound

Where you keep your jewellery is important, so maybe think about taking your best stuff off the bedside table.

Different gems have different hardness, so storing them together can mean scratches or nicks on your more vulnerable pieces. A jewellery box with separate, cushioned compartments should do the trick and will also keep your jewellery safe from potentially damaging sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures.

To stop your silver from oxidising, you can keep it in airtight bags. For all precious metals, wrapping them in pH neutral tissue is a good way to keep out dust and damp.

• Reduce the Wear & Tear

Think about when to apply your jewellery. Try and put it on last when dressing to avoid catching it on clothes. Likewise, remove any jewellery when getting your hair styled to save any nasty tangling with combs.

Contamination is a big threat, so keep any jewellery off until you’ve applied your make up and hairspray and remove it for any jobs around the house to avoid both knocks and effects from chemicals. When it comes to gems and pearls, try and limit your handling of them as natural oils from you skin can dull the stone.

Finally, with watches, 2019’s popular styles from the likes of Henry London are predominantly leather or suede straps. As well as occasionally treating the material, try and keep your timepiece away from water regardless of water resistance; this will keep the strap unstained and pristine.

• Keep Things Clean

An occasional thorough, but gentle, clean to remove dust, oils and any contaminating chemicals will keep your jewellery shimmering and timepieces ticking along. If you’re not sure how to do this, perhaps speak to a professional first, but always err on the side of caution with forgiving materials like a soft toothbrush or not-too-soapy water.

If you’re up to the challenge, there a few tricks of the trade to get the job done at home. However, if you’re not feeling too confident, you can always take them to be cleaned professionally so you know you’re in good hands. It could be worth the extra investment to know you’re getting the job done right.

Regardless of what you choose to do in the end, keep your jewellery treated well and you can enjoy it for many years to come.

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