Dust is abrasive to your jewels and weather elements cause deterioration. Store your jewelry in a dry, cool and dust-free environment. Ideally in a fire proof safe.
Despite your efforts, dust will sooner or later find its way to your beloved jewels. Therefore, you'll need to do some slight cleaning from time to time. Here are some cleaning tips:
1. Never use a commercial jewellery cleaner as there are abrasive.
2. Use Windex or similar products as a cleaning agent. Mild soapy water is also okay. However, please remember do not spray the Windex directly to your jewel or submerge the piece into soapy water or a running faucet. Rhinestone jewelry with foil backing should never be submerged into water. Spray a little of the Windex onto a soft clean cloth. Make sure that it is not too wet, just barely enough to get the dust off the piece. For the hard to get to places, use a soft tooth brush or Q-tip with tiny little bit of Windex. Squeeze the excess wetness off the Q-tip or soft toothbrush so that it is barely damp.
4. Make sure that you are gentle when cleaning your jewelry
5. Alternatively, clean with tap water and dab dry with a cloth to avoid water stains.
6. After you clean your jewels, leave them out for at least an hour. Make sure that they are completely dry before you put them away. This is very important because moisture causes deterioration to your jewels.
7. If it gets really dirty and the stainless steels get tarnished (especially in humid climate), use a soft toothbrush with toothpaste and brush it gently. Rinse with running water. Keep your pieces of jewellery separate to ensure that they do not get scratched.
8. Avoid contact with chemicals, perfumes, hairspray, etc. Make sure your jewellery are the last thing you put on before leaving the house. Many people never remove their jewellery; however, household and pool chemicals, sea salt, and even hard water will eventually leave a film on your jewellery, dulling its colour and shine.
9. To keep your jewellery bright, remove it before exercising, swimming, household chores, taking your shower or bath, and going to bed as this can cause unreasonable wear and tear.
