Everyday Jewelry Care: Keep Your Sparkle Shining

Jewelry is Personal so by no means am I telling anyone what to do. However, these are the best practices for maintaining your everyday jewelry care.

1. Make Jewelry the Final Step in Getting Ready ✨

Perfume, lotion, hairspray, and makeup all contain chemicals that can leave a film or even corrode metals and dull gemstones. The rule is simple: last on, first off.

• Last On: Put your jewelry on after you’re completely ready.
• First Off: Remove it before bed so prongs don’t snag, and chains don’t tangle while you sleep.

2. Keep Water, Sweat, and Chemicals Away 💧

Even “everyday wear” jewelry deserves protection from harsh environments.

• Swimming pools & hot tubs: Chlorine can weaken gold alloys and pit metals.
• Showers & handwashing: Soap residue leaves cloudy buildup on diamonds and colored stones.
• Workouts: Sweat contains salt, which can tarnish sterling silver and dull finishes.

Each to their own but whenever possible, slip off your rings and chains before water and workouts.

3. Wipe Down Daily for Quick Sparkle 🧼

Your jewelry touches skin all day, which means oils, sweat, and fingerprints collect fast. At night, give your pieces a quick wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth. It takes seconds and keeps gemstones shining longer between cleanings. Have a polishing cloth? Even better!

4. Store Jewelry the Smart Way 💎

How you store jewelry matters just as much as how you wear it.

• Avoid pileups: Tossing everything in one dish leads to scratches and broken chains.
• Separate pieces: Use individual pouches or compartments in a lined jewelry box.
• Travel tip: Keep a small jewelry roll or organizer handy to protect your favorites on the go.

5. Intermittent Professional Cleanings🫧

Basic cleanings at Slates Jewelers are free of charge and do wonders for enhancing your sparkle and keeping up with maintenance!

Everyday Care = Lifelong Sparkle ✨

The jewelry you wear daily is part of your life’s story. With just a little extra care, your favorite pieces will shine just as brightly in the years ahead.