Jewellery Care Guide

About your Artisan Fine Jewellery:

Artisan Fine jewellery is crafted from the finest gemstones and precious metals, sourced from across the globe, and designed to last a lifetime. To preserve its brilliance and ensure its longevity, a little care is needed.

Environmental factors such as dust, pollution, and chemicals can tarnish the gemstones' radiance and dull the metal's surface. To maintain the beauty of your jewellery, gently clean it with a jewellery polishing cloth and store it on a soft surface or in a protective pouch or box, especially while traveling.

Some basic care tips:

• Remove your jewellery before applying cosmetics, lotions, or coming into contact with cleaning products, as these may contain chlorine or other harsh substances that can harm the surface of your jewellery.
• Store your jewellery individually in a soft fabric pouch to prevent tangling, scratching, or rubbing against other pieces.

Diamond Jewellery Care:

A diamond is one of the hardest natural substances on earth, but it is not indestructible. Sharp impacts can still cause chips or fractures. Everyday activities such as cleaning, washing dishes, gardening, gym workouts, or any form of manual labour may damage your jewellery, so it’s best to remove it beforehand.

To clean your diamond, use a soft toothbrush with warm, soapy water. Since diamonds can scratch one another, always store each piece separately on a soft surface to avoid abrasions. For added peace of mind, have your diamond jewellery regularly inspected by Artisan Fine Jewellery to ensure the stone remains secure in its setting.

Precious Metals:

With proper care, your gold and platinum jewellery can last a lifetime.
Gold jewellery should be cleaned regularly to preserve its shine. A soft polishing cloth is ideal for maintaining its beauty. White gold, created by blending pure gold with white alloys and finished with a rhodium plating, may naturally lose its plating over time with regular wear. This can easily be restored through a simple replating process, bringing back its original brilliance.

Platinum, by contrast, is naturally white in appearance. Its density and malleability make it highly resistant to corrosion and perfect for everyday wear. To keep it looking its best, clean platinum jewellery with mild soapy water and a soft-bristle brush.

Gemstone Jewellery Care:

A gemstone is a rare, durable, and naturally beautiful mineral crystal. With proper care, your gemstone jewellery can last a lifetime. Always remove your pieces when using household chemicals such as hairspray or cleansers, as these can cause damage. To clean, simply wipe gemstones with a soft cloth, since soap or even hot water may be harmful to certain stones. For added security, have your gemstone jewellery inspected regularly to ensure the prongs are safely holding each stone in place.

Pearl Jewellery Care:

Pearls are organic gems and much softer than most other gemstones, making them prone to scratches. They respond well to the natural oils in your skin, which help maintain their lustre. After each wear, gently wipe your pearls with a soft cloth.
Always store pearl jewellery separately in a soft fabric pouch, as contact with other pieces can cause scratching. Pearls are also sensitive to excessive heat and dryness, which may cause cracking. Similarly, opals require delicate care. Both pearl and opal jewellery should be the last pieces you put on and the first you take off.

For more information please email us at artisanfinejewellery@gmail.com