Taking care of your jewelry?

Jewelry Care Guide

How to clean and care for your jewelry

Worn every day, our jewelry goes everywhere with us. Over time, it naturally collects traces of cosmetics, soap, perspiration and dust, which can gradually dull its shine. Whether your jewelry is made of gold, silver or gold-plated silver, or set with diamonds and precious stones, a few simple habits and regular cleaning can help preserve its beauty for longer. Discover Avinas’ tips on how to care for your jewelry and keep it shining.

Taking Care of your Jewelry

Why should you care for your jewelry?

Jewelry naturally collects residue

Creams, perfume, soap, perspiration and dust can gradually build up on your jewelry. This is particularly noticeable on diamonds and stone-set jewelry, as residue can accumulate around and underneath the stones, reducing their brilliance.

Regular cleaning helps remove these impurities and restore the shine of gold, silver and gemstones.

Jewelry can also get scratched

Both gold and silver are precious metals that can develop small scratches over time. To reduce friction, we recommend storing your jewelry separately, ideally in its pouch or jewelry box, and avoiding contact with abrasive surfaces.

Solid gold and gold-plated silver: what’s the difference?

Jewelry made of solid 14K or 18K gold contains a gold alloy throughout the piece. It can become scratched or slightly dull due to everyday residue, but appropriate cleaning will help restore its shine.

Avinas jewelry made of 925 sterling silver with gold plating is covered with a layer of gold. This finish requires a little more care: repeated friction and contact with perfume, cosmetics or chemicals can accelerate the natural wear of the plating.

Our tip: whatever the metal, put your jewelry on last, after applying perfume and cosmetics, and store each piece separately when you are not wearing it.

Clean. Brush. Shine.

How to clean your jewelry at home?

To make caring for your jewelry easier, we have brought together our essentials in the Avinas Jewelry Cleaner Kit: a 48 ml cleaning solution, a soft brush and a polishing cloth.

The kit is designed to clean gold and silver jewelry, reach difficult areas and restore its shine at home.

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01 - Apply

Apply a small amount of Avinas Cleaning Solution to your jewelry, focusing on areas where residue tends to build up, particularly around stones and settings.

02 - Brush gently

Using the soft brush, gently clean your jewelry with small movements. For stone-set jewelry, carefully brush around and, where possible, underneath the stones.

03 - Rinse and dry

Rinse your jewelry thoroughly with clean water to remove the solution and impurities, then dry it completely with a soft, clean cloth.

04 - Polish and shine

Finish by gently polishing your jewelry with the Avinas polishing cloth to restore its shine.

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FAQ

Jewelry cleaning & care

How often should I clean my jewelry?

It depends on how often you wear it. Jewelry worn every day can be cleaned whenever it starts to look dull or the stones lose some of their brilliance. Regular care helps prevent residue from building up.

How do I clean gold jewelry?

Use a suitable jewelry cleaning solution and a soft brush to gently remove impurities. Rinse thoroughly, dry carefully and finish with a polishing cloth to restore the gold’s shine.

How do I clean silver jewelry?

Silver can naturally tarnish over time due to exposure to air and its environment. Gentle, regular cleaning helps remove residue and restore its shine. For gold-plated silver jewelry, avoid abrasive products and excessive rubbing.

Why do my diamonds look dull?

Diamonds easily attract oils and grease. Creams, soap, sebum and cosmetics can leave a film on their surface and reduce their brilliance. Cleaning will generally restore their sparkle.

How do I clean a gold and diamond ring?

Residue can easily accumulate around and underneath diamonds. Apply the cleaning solution and use a soft brush to gently clean the setting and, where possible, underneath the stones. Rinse thoroughly and dry carefully.

Can I shower with my jewelry?

To preserve your jewelry for as long as possible, we recommend avoiding prolonged contact with water, particularly for gold-plated pieces. Chlorinated or salt water, as well as soaps and cleansing products, can also affect their appearance over time.

How should I store my jewelry?

Ideally, store each piece separately in its pouch or jewelry box to reduce friction and scratches and prevent chains from becoming tangled.

Is the Jewelry Cleaner Kit suitable for all jewelry?

The kit is suitable for cleaning gold and silver jewelry. For particularly delicate gemstones or materials, we recommend checking their specific care requirements before use.

What if that's not enough?

For a deeper clean, you can also have your jewelry professionally cleaned. A professional can check the condition of the stones and settings and determine the most suitable cleaning method. Ultrasonic cleaning can be particularly effective for removing impurities around settings, but it is not suitable for every piece of jewelry or every gemstone. Certain delicate, porous or treated stones, as well as fragile settings, require special precautions. Always have a professional confirm that your jewelry is suitable for ultrasonic cleaning.