A Kerose Jewels Guide
Jewellery Care Guide
Your jewellery is made to be treasured. Discover simple, practical ways to clean, protect and care for your favourite pieces so they continue to shine beautifully for years to come.
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Essential Jewellery Care Tips
Four simple habits that protect your jewellery from everyday wear, so it keeps its shine for longer.
Keep Away From Chemicals
Perfume, hairspray, lotion and household cleaning products can leave a residue on jewellery and gradually dull its finish. Put jewellery on last, after these products.
Remove Before Swimming
Chlorinated pool water and salt water can affect metals and plating, and cold water can make rings slip off more easily. Take jewellery off before you swim.
Store Pieces Separately
Harder gemstones, like diamonds, can scratch softer metals and stones. Give each piece its own compartment or pouch to prevent scratching and tangled chains.
Clean Jewellery Regularly
Everyday dirt, skin oils and product residue build up over time. A gentle, regular clean keeps stones bright and settings free of buildup.
How to Care for Diamond Jewellery
Diamonds are remarkably hard, but their settings and the metals around them still need attention. A few consistent habits keep both the stone and its mount secure.
- Clean gently and regularly
- Store each piece separately
- Check settings and prongs periodically
- Remove before swimming
- Remove during strenuous activity
- Use harsh chemicals
- Clean with abrasive materials
- Wear while using household cleaners
- Ignore a loose stone or damaged setting
How to Care for Gold Jewellery
Gold is a soft, precious metal, which is part of what makes it so easy to wear — and part of why it deserves a little care to keep its natural shine.
- Avoid contact with harsh chemicals, chlorine and household cleaners
- Remove gold jewellery before swimming or bathing
- Clean gently with a soft cloth or mild soap and water
- Store in a soft-lined box or pouch, away from other pieces
- Keep away from rough surfaces to prevent scratches
- Have settings and clasps inspected by a professional from time to time
How to Care for Gemstone Jewellery
Every gemstone has its own character — and its own sensitivities. What's safe for one stone may not be safe for another, so it helps to know the basics.
- Keep gemstones away from harsh chemicals and perfumes
- Avoid knocks and unnecessary impact, especially on softer stones
- Remove gemstone jewellery before swimming
- Store each piece separately to prevent scratching
- Clean according to the specific gemstone's needs
- Ask a professional before using ultrasonic or steam cleaning
A Simple Routine
How to Clean Jewellery at Home
A gentle, five-step routine for everyday cleaning. It suits most pieces, but always check what's right for your specific jewellery first.
Prepare
Use lukewarm water and a small amount of mild soap where appropriate for the piece.
Clean Gently
Use a soft cloth or a suitable soft-bristled brush to loosen dirt and residue.
Clean Gently
Use a soft cloth or a suitable soft-bristled brush to loosen dirt and residue.
Dry
Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth rather than leaving it to air dry.
Inspect
Bring your jewellery in for professional inspection and cleaning at least once a year. Our experts will check settings, polish surfaces, and ensure lasting brilliance.
Not every jewellery piece or gemstone should be cleaned using the same method. When in doubt, consult a jewellery professional before cleaning.
How to Store Your Jewellery
Good storage is one of the simplest ways to protect jewellery between wears.
- Store pieces individually, not piled together
- Use a soft-lined jewellery box or pouch
- Keep jewellery dry before putting it away
- Keep chains fastened or laid flat to prevent tangling
- Avoid storing pieces loosely in the same compartment
- Keep jewellery away from excessive heat and moisture
By Piece
Care by Jewellery Type
Ring Care
Rings meet more daily friction than almost any other piece. Learn how to protect settings, prongs and stones through everyday wear.
Necklace & Pendant Care
From clasps to chain links, necklaces and pendants have their own care considerations to keep them tangle-free and secure.
Earring Care
Backs, posts and hooks all need occasional attention. Discover simple habits for keeping earrings comfortable and secure.
Bracelet & Bangle Care
Worn on the most active part of the body, bracelets and bangles benefit from a few extra precautions to avoid dents and scratches.
Trust the Experts
When Should Your Jewellery Be Professionally Checked?
Most jewellery care can be done at home, but some situations call for a professional's eye. Consider having a piece checked if:
- A gemstone appears loose
- A stone appears to have moved
- A prong is damaged
- Jewellery has lost its shape
- A clasp isn't closing properly
- You're unsure how to clean a specific piece
- Jewellery has significant scratches
Questions, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pieces worn daily, such as engagement rings or everyday chains, benefit from a gentle clean every one to two weeks. Occasional-wear pieces can be cleaned less often, ideally before and after they've been worn to an event.
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It's best to remove jewellery before showering. Soaps, shampoos and hard water can leave residue on stones and settings, and repeated exposure to hot water can loosen certain glued or delicate settings over time.
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We recommend removing gold jewellery before swimming. Chlorinated pool water and salt water can both affect gold alloys and any plating over time, and can dull a piece's finish.
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Store each diamond piece separately in a soft-lined compartment or pouch. Diamonds are extremely hard and can scratch other jewellery, including other diamonds, if pieces are left touching in the same space.
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No. Different gemstones vary in hardness and sensitivity, and some can be damaged by water, heat or common cleaning methods. When you're unsure how a specific gemstone should be cleaned, it's best to ask a jewellery professional first.
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Yes. Perfume, hairspray and lotion can leave a residue on jewellery surfaces and settings over time, gradually dulling their shine. It's best to apply these products first and put jewellery on afterwards.