Jewelry is an accessory that is used frequently in everyday life. After a period of wearing, the product may be covered with dust, sweat, cosmetics or chemicals from the surrounding environment, making the surface less bright than the original.
Cleaning jewelry properly at home will help the product maintain its beauty for a long time, while also limiting tarnish, stains or affecting the durability of the stone.
Why should you clean jewelry periodically?
During use, jewelry is often exposed to sweat, natural skin oils, lotions, perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, detergents and dirt in daily activities. These agents can accumulate on the surface of gold, diamonds or gemstones, reducing the brightness and sparkle of the product.
Therefore, regular cleaning is an important care step to help keep jewelry clean, maintain its delicate appearance and prolong its lifespan.
Types of jewelry that can be cleaned at home
Most everyday jewelry products such as diamond rings, diamond earrings, gold necklaces, gold bracelets or 18K gold jewelry can be gently cleaned at home using simple methods.
However, for designs with many metal plates, small spokes, complex structures or products that have been used for a long time, customers should bring them to the store for professional inspection and cleaning to limit unwanted risks.
How to properly clean jewelry at home
Step 1: Prepare a mild cleaning solution
You can use warm water mixed with a small amount of mild soap or hand sanitizer that does not contain harsh detergents. The water temperature should only be moderately warm, avoid using water that is too hot because it can affect some types of stones or special crafted details.
Step 2: Soak the jewelry for a few minutes
Place the jewelry in the prepared solution and soak for about 5–10 minutes to soften the dirt. This step is especially effective in difficult-to-clean areas such as the underside of the stone, the prongs, or the inside of the ring.
Step 3: Brush lightly with a soft brush
After soaking, use a soft bristle brush to clean the product surface. Pay attention to places where dirt often accumulates, such as the underside of the diamond, the gaps between the prongs, the inside of the ring and small details on the body of the jewelry.
During cleaning, do not use hard brushes or sharp objects because they can scratch the gold surface or affect the strength of the stone socket.
Step 4: Rinse with clean water
After brushing, rinse the jewelry with clean water to completely remove remaining soap and dirt. This operation should be done in a separate strainer or basin to avoid the product falling into the lavabo.
Step 5: Dry with a soft towel
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth to dry your jewelry. After that, you can let the product dry naturally for a few more minutes before storing it in a storage box.
Things not to do when cleaning jewelry
During the cleaning process, avoid using harsh cleaning chemicals or unproven word-of-mouth tips such as using toothpaste to scrub jewelry. These methods can cause the gold surface to become abraded or cause small scratches to appear.
In addition, soaking jewelry in hot water, using a hard brush, using sharp objects or arbitrarily repairing the stone at home is also not recommended. In addition, customers should limit wearing jewelry when bathing, swimming, washing dishes or performing heavy work to reduce the risk of impact and damage.
How to preserve jewelry after cleaning
After cleaning, proper storage is equally important. Jewelry should be stored separately in boxes or soft bags to limit collisions between products. Do not put many pieces of jewelry in one compartment because it can cause scratches during transportation.
In addition, you should store jewelry in a dry place, avoid high humidity, and remove the product when exercising vigorously or doing housework. Periodically checking the positions of the stone retaining pins, buckles or joints also helps detect early signs of wear for timely treatment.
When should I bring my jewelry to Anh Tuan Tho for cleaning?
Although it is possible to clean at home, there are still cases where it is advisable to bring the product to TALINA for professional inspection. This is especially necessary when the jewelry is visibly tarnished, diamonds or gemstones have been dirty for a long time, the product has many small metal plates, or signs of loose pins or buckles appear.
For jewelry that has been used for a long time or needs periodic inspection to ensure safety when worn, the TALINA team is always ready to assist in cleaning, sanitizing and polishing to help the product maintain its beauty and durability over time.
Note for diamond jewelry
Diamond is a material with very high hardness, however the gold body, spokes and crafted details still need careful care during use. Therefore, even though the diamond has good scratch resistance, customers should still limit strong impacts, avoid contact with chemicals and periodically check the condition of the stone.
Proper care not only helps the diamond maintain its beautiful brilliance, but also ensures the product can be worn safely for a long time.