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Funky or traditional, jewellery mirrors your unique style. It can be that one favourite piece that holds sentimental value, a vintage heirloom, a long-term investment, or simply a one off follow-the-fad buy.
Whatever it is that you fancy, every jewellery piece you own needs gentle pampering to stay in pristine condition.
The ultimate question: why does fine jewellery tarnish? Why do heirlooms start to discolour and become dull? It needn’t be this way. We can help you, step by step, to keep your jewellery in an immaculate state.
The key to keeping jewellery in mint condition is also the one most often ignored— consistent maintenance. No, you don’t have to rush to your jeweller every time there’s dirt or a film of oil on your jewellery. It is quite safe to do this job yourself.
SJJ care hint: Make jewellery cleaning a habit. Don’t wait for dirt or oil residue to build up.
The simplest daily routine? Gently wipe your jewellery with a dedicated jewellery-polishing cloth.
In the long run, to remove oil streaks, fingerprints and dust on to the surface and within crevices of the metal, you can soak, rinse, and dry your jewellery pieces (depending on its material).
Wipe jewellery with a cloth that is specifically designed to clean smudges: a soft, lint-free material will leave no scratches.
To wash your jewellery, immerse it for 5-10 minutes in a pH neutral detergent solution. Depending on the material, you can use a soft toothbrush or non-abrasive washcloth and lightly rub the areas where any dirt may be lodged. Rinse immediately in clean water, and gently pat dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
Viola! Sparkle and shine in your as-good-as-new jewellery!
As we continue to reach out for hand sanitisers, remember to take off rings and bracelets before using them; alcohol can darken sterling silver. Use perfumes and skin productsbefore you wear jewellery to minimise contact with jewellery.
Sprays, chemicals and household cleaning products seriously diminish jewellery life.
Renowned for 100 percent nickel-free rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver jewellery, Sif Jakobs Jewellery’s collections are of premium quality. Yet, it is necessary to take good care of plated silver jewellery to retain its lustre.
The good news is, the more you wear silver, the longer its shine will stay. Having said that, you do need to keep it away from moisture; never wear it in a sauna, jacuzzi, pool or at the beach, or leave in the bathroom.
Another pro tip: Take silver jewellery off while cleaning or cooking in the kitchen, at the gym, or while pottering around in the garden soil.
As with all things delicate and beautiful, heat, humidity and strong sunlight are its nemeses!
All 18 karat avant-garde yellow and rose gold-plated sterling silver pieces from Sif Jakobs allow you to pick the trendiest of new styles with abandon, without making a huge dent in your pocket.
Now that we have dived into gold-plated gleam and glitter, let’s guide you to keep your precious gold-plated rings and bracelets safe from damage or scratches, shining as good as new.
If you ticked all these boxes, take pride in how well you know your jewellery-care basics. And when you need an extra tip or two, check out our product care guidelines here.
By now, you may have started to consider yourself an expert on jewellery care, but hey, hold on… the proverbial last but not the least is yet to come: storing your cherished pieces. Here’s a quick rundown of the do’s and don’ts of jewellery storage.
Travel tip: Keep a jewellery travel boxor pouch in your handbag to store jewellery. Or wrap it in a cloth and slide into ziplock bags.
