Guide
Caring for your jewelry
A few minutes of care keeps diamonds bright and gold looking new for decades. Here's what we tell every client, and when to bring a piece in to us.
At home
Clean it in five minutes
1
Soak
Use warm water with a drop of dish soap. Ten minutes loosens the lotion and skin oils that make a diamond look dull.
2
Brush
Use a soft toothbrush and go gently, especially under the stone where the light comes in.
3
Rinse and dry
Rinse it in a bowl, never over an open drain. Pat it dry with a lint-free cloth.
Keep it away from
What damages jewelry
- Chlorine in pools, hot tubs, and bleach, which weakens gold
- Hard knocks, so take rings off for the gym and yard work
- Ultrasonic cleaners, if the piece has emeralds, pearls, or opals
- Lotion, perfume, and hairspray put on over your jewelry
- Loose storage, since diamonds scratch other stones and metal
- Toothpaste and baking soda, which are too abrasive
At the bench
Bring your rings in twice a year
Prongs wear down and stones work loose long before they fall out. Twice a year, our master jeweler will check your setting, tighten anything that needs it, and clean and polish the piece at no charge. You don't need an appointment.