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Want to keep your precious jewellery sparkling like new always? D’amor jewellery care guide will help you maintain your jewellery for a lifetime. Jewellery is more than just stones and beads, it is a sentiment. Because jewellery holds your dearest memories, it is important to take care of your priceless pieces. <br>Store jewellery carefully: <br>The most important part of maintaining your jewellery is to store them safely and systematically. From gold pendants to diamond earrings to diamond rings, every piece of your jewellery must be stored separately. Jewellery items like drop earrings or beautiful engagement rings require special attention in order to retain their gleam.<br>Quick Tip: You should never keep your pearl jewellery along with your other pieces of jewellery in the same jewellery box. Pearls are extremely soft and your other pieces can damage the pearls by scratching and abrading. You must store your pearl jewellery in a fabric lined box or a fabric pouch. <br>Care while travelling:<br>Jewellery boxes can be quite difficult to be managed while travelling but jewellery pouches offer greater travelling convenience. Jewellery pouches are easily available in the market in different designs, sizes and colours. Satin-made or velvet-made pouches are an attractive alternative. You must also ensure that the pieces of your jewellery are completely dry before you store them. <br>Quick Tip: Do not toss your neck pieces together; keep them separately to avoid tangling. <br>Cleaning of jewellery: <br>Humidity, dust, skin oil and perspiration and other such factors can cause your diamond pendant to lose their shimmer. Similarly, stud earrings or diamond hoop earrings can also fade out if they aren’t cleaned properly. <br>A quick mild detergent (soap) bath is the easiest way to keep your diamonds and other gemstones sparkling. It is advisable to use warm water for the wash. Avoid harsh detergents that contain chlorine. Use only a soft toothbrush, not any sharp or hard objects, to remove the minute dirt from your precious jewellery pieces. If you use hard objects to clean your diamond rings then there is a possibility that the diamonds might chip off. Make sure you dry them instantly. You can also use lotions to clean your jewellery. Clean them often to keep them shining. Do not wash your jewellery around a drain or wide basins, one false move and you’ll lose your jewellery forever!<br>There are special cloths that are designed for cleaning jewellery but soft felt cloths available at home are a good substitute. <br>Last minute DIY: Alternatively, you can use a moist cloth to clean your jewellery just before leaving.<br>Polishing of jewellery: <br>At times, jewellery can lose its glint despite our precautions. However, you have an option of professionally getting your jewellery re-polished. White gold usually does need re-polishing in order to be maintained. Do remember, this is an expensive option. But, if it is your unique wedding ring, it’s worth it, isn’t it? Also, not all of your jewellery can be re-polished. Consult your jeweller to know more on this. <br>Some extra tips:<br>• It is prudent to apply make-up before you put on your accessories. Avoid perfumes directly on or around jewellery. <br>• It is advisable to avoid wearing jewellery while doing rough activities. <br>• Treat them like it’s your family heirloom, for one day it may actually be! <br>
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How to Maintain your Jewellery – Damor.in Want to keep your precious jewellery sparkling like new always? D’amor jewellery care guide will help you maintain your jewellery for a lifetime. Jewellery is more than just stones and beads, it is a sentiment. Because jewellery holds your dearest memories, it is important to take care of your priceless pieces. Store jewellery carefully: The most important part of maintaining your jewellery is to store them safely and systematically. From gold pendants to diamond earrings to diamond rings, every piece of your jewellery must be stored separately. Jewellery items like drop earrings or beautiful engagement rings require special attention in order to retain their gleam. Quick Tip: You should never keep your pearl jewellery along with your other pieces of jewellery in the same jewellery box. Pearls are extremely soft and your other pieces can damage the pearls by scratching and abrading. You must store your pearl jewellery in a fabric lined box or a fabric pouch. Care while travelling: Jewellery boxes can be quite difficult to be managed while travelling but jewellery pouches offer greater travelling convenience. Jewellery pouches are easily available in the market in different designs, sizes and colours. Satin- made or velvet-made pouches are an attractive alternative. You must also ensure that the pieces of your jewellery are completely dry before you store them. Quick Tip: Do not toss your neck pieces together; keep them separately to avoid tangling. Cleaning of jewellery: Humidity, dust, skin oil and perspiration and other such factors can cause your diamond pendant to lose their shimmer. Similarly, stud earrings or diamond hoop earrings can also fade out if they aren’t cleaned properly. A quick mild detergent (soap) bath is the easiest way to keep your diamonds and other gemstones sparkling. It is advisable to use warm water for the wash. Avoid harsh detergents that contain chlorine. Use only a soft toothbrush, not any sharp or hard objects, to remove the minute dirt from your precious jewellery pieces. If you use hard objects to clean your diamond rings then there is a possibility that the diamonds might chip off. Make sure you dry them instantly. You can also use lotions to clean your jewellery. Clean them often to keep them shining. Do not wash your jewellery around a drain or wide basins, one false move and you’ll lose your jewellery forever! There are special cloths that are designed for cleaning jewellery but soft felt cloths available at home are a good substitute. Last minute DIY: Alternatively, you can use a moist cloth to clean your jewellery just before leaving. Polishing of jewellery: At times, jewellery can lose its glint despite our precautions. However, you have an option of professionally getting your jewellery re-polished. White gold usually does need re-polishing in order to be maintained. Do remember, this is an expensive option. But, if it is your unique wedding ring, it’s worth it, isn’t it? Also, not all of your jewellery can be re-polished. Consult your jeweller to know more on this. Some extra tips:
It is prudent to apply make-up before you put on your accessories. Avoid perfumes directly on or around jewellery. It is advisable to avoid wearing jewellery while doing rough activities. Treat them like it’s your family heirloom, for one day it may actually be!
