Care and Clean

Jewelry can last forever if you know how to take care and clean them. See my recommendations below. I will continue to update when I get new information. 

Care

Basic: can be worn regularly with the following notes: 

  • Do not wear during intense physical exertion activities such as working out or gardening.
  • Avoid extreme temperature exposure such as showering, swimming pools, sauna, hot tub, etc..
  • Avoid harsh chemicals such as bleach.
  • Don’t sleep with them on as it can reduce their durability, or it can get lost. Especially any items with prongs (like your Victorian claw prongs!) can get snagged and damaged. 
  • Put it on last! After your skincare routine and after you put on your clothing.
    • Lotion can get stuck in hard-to-reach areas and can be difficult to clean.
    • Clothing can get easily snagged.
  • When in doubt, take it off.

Intermediate: can be worn occasionally with the following notes.

  • All the basic care with the additional note:
  • May easily snag or can get easily bumped due to its design. Additional attentive care when it is worn.

Advance: worn sparingly with special care.

  • All the intermediate care with the additional notes.
  • No water exposure. Likely due to it being made from delicate materials or if it’s closed back, moisture can get inside the piece and can cause damage.
  • No perfumes or lotions as it cannot be easily cleaned.

Clean

If you remove jewelry pieces readily, you could extend the time to clean them. 


Basic: can easily be cleaned with soap and lukewarm water. Clean jewelry 2 weeks-1 month.
Fill a small container with a drop of soap and water. Gently place the piece inside and wait 5-10 minutes. Take a soft bristle toothbrush and gently brush the piece with soap and water. Thoroughly rinse and let it dry.


Intermediate: can be cleaned with soap but may need additional handling. Clean jewelry 2 weeks - 1 month.
Same as above but may have delicate materials. Don’t submerge, just gently brush with soap and water.


Advanced: not easily cleaned. Spot clean more frequently to keep them clean. Remove them more frequently to avoid build up. 
Clean with a q-tip with alcohol or Force Of Nature cleaner (my favorite since it’s so gentle!). Take special care with closed back gems as they can get damaged.