Tips to Maintain your Jewelry

Always:

• Apply lotion, cosmetics, hairspray and perfume before dressing in jewelry.

• When undressing, wipe each piece with a clean soft cloth to remove oils and perspiration.

• Store in a fabric-lined box, separately or individually-wrapped in tissue to prevent
scratches.

Never:

• Never wear jewelry when doing physical work such as housekeeping, gardening or
exercise.

• Never expose jewelry to household cleaning products.

• Never expose jewelry to chlorine swimming pools or hot tubs.

Tips for Cleaning:

• Follow the instructions appearing on the label or box.

• Clean in a secure location, not the rim of a sink where a piece may slip down
the drain.

• Use only a soft brush, never sharp or hard objects, to remove dirt or particles.

• Clean your jewelry often; lotions, soaps and skin oils alter the optical properties
of diamonds and gemstones, causing them to look dull.

• Seriously soiled jewelry should be cleaned professionally.

– Clean diamond jewelry with a soft brush dipped in warm water and mild detergent;
rinse under running water.

– Never expose pearl jewelry to chemicals or solvents and store each piece in a
soft bag.

– Don’t expose colored gemstones to chemicals, solvents or ultrasonics without
knowing their specific cleaning requirements.

 

Tips for Long Life:

• Keep your Laboratory Reports in a safe location, separate from jewelry pieces,
for security.

• Have your jewelry cleaned and checked by a professional for worn mountings, loose
prongs and general condition at least once per year.

• Have white gold re-plated, platinum re-polished and prongs re-tipped as necessary
to maintain original condition (generally every 24 months or so).

• Have frequently-worn pearls restrung as necessary, with a knot between each pearl
to prevent loss if the string breaks.

• Some colored gemstones should not be exposed to sudden temperature changes; know
your pieces and their needs.

• Select daily-wear jewelry that is in harmony with your lifestyle and schedule
of activities.

• Treat each piece as if it were a family heirloom, for someday it may be.