Jewelry Care

How to take care of your lab-grown & moissanite diamond jewelry

Proper jewelry care is more than just an occasional polish – it is essential for preserving the beauty and longevity of your favourite pieces. Jewelers emphasise that knowing how to wear, store, and clean jewelry is the key to keeping it in excellent condition. Whether you own a lab-grown diamond ring or a moissanite jewelry, the following guide will help you keep them looking their best.

Regular cleaning: sparkle from the inside out

Clean Regularly

High‑quality jewellery, such as engagement rings and lab-grown diamond pieces, should be cleaned once or twice a month. Soak the jewellery in warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap or a trusted jewellery cleaner for 15–20 minutes, then gently brush it with a soft toothbrush. Pay close attention to the underside of stones where oil and dirt accumulate.

Rinse and Dry Thoroughly

Rinse with clean lukewarm water and pat dry with a lint‑free cloth. Avoid paper towels, which can scratch soft metals. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasives. These products containing bleach, chlorine, or abrasive compounds can erode metals and damage diamonds. Use only mild soap and water for home cleaning

Schedule Professional Cleanings

Jewelers recommend having your pieces professionally cleaned and inspected every six months to ensure prongs are secure and stones are undamaged.

Cleaning dos and don’ts

  1. Do have your jewellery cleaned and inspected by a professional every 6 months or whenever you notice looseness or wear. Jewelers can tighten settings, check prongs, and clean intricate areas you can’t reach at home. Contact us for cleaning.
  2. Do clean diamonds regularly to maintain their brilliance.
  3. Don’t apply lotions, sunscreen, or perfumes while wearing your jewellery; remove the pieces first to avoid residue buildup.
  4. Don’t wear jewellery in pools, hot tubs, or saltwater. Chlorine and chemicals can discolor metals and damage settings.
  5. Don’t wear rings during yard work, sports, or other strenuous activities. Impacts, dirt, and grit can loosen prongs or diamonds.

Appropriate Wearing Practices

Remove Jewelry During Laborious Tasks 

While engaging in manual chores, it’s best to keep your jewelry aside. This step will save your adornments from potential physical damage and unwanted contact with chemicals or detergents. Such tasks may include cooking, gardening, house cleaning, shifting furniture, or other such activities.

Adorn Jewelry After Applying Cosmetics

Makeup, hair sprays, perfumes, and creams often carry chemicals that may harm your jewelry or lead to an undesirable accumulation over time. It is advisable to wear your jewelry post the application of these substances to minimize exposure and possible damage.

Avoid Wearing Jewelry in Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

The chlorine present in pool or spa water can interact with the metals in your jewelry, causing discoloration and possibly even affecting their structural integrity. Hence, it’s wise to take off your jewelry before stepping into a pool or spa.

Clean Your Jewelry Regularly

Clean your jewelry regularly with warm (not hot or boiling) water, gentle soap (we recommend blue dish soap), and a soft toothbrush. Dry gently with a microfiber cloth.

Keep Jewelry Away During Contact Sports 

Physical contact during sports can potentially damage your jewelry, as well as cause injury to those participating. Always remember to remove all jewelry before the game begins.

Store Jewelry Carefully When Not In Use 

When you’re not adorning your beautiful pieces, store them carefully. Try to prevent your jewelry from coming in contact with other pieces, especially diamonds, as they can scratch almost anything, including other diamonds.