Jewelry Care Guide
Follow these guidelines to keep your jewelry looking its best
Essentials
General Care Tips
Store Separately
Keep each piece in its own soft pouch or compartment to prevent scratching.
Put Jewelry On Last
Apply perfume, lotion, and hairspray before putting on your jewelry.
Remove Before Activities
Take off jewelry before swimming, exercising, cleaning, or sleeping.
Wipe After Wearing
Use a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oils and moisture after each wear.
Avoid Chemicals
Keep jewelry away from chlorine, bleach, and harsh cleaning products.
By Material
Care By Material
Gold Jewelry Care
A durable precious metal that still requires gentle care to maintain its luster
Cleaning
Soak in warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap for 15-20 minutes. Gently scrub with a soft-bristle toothbrush, rinse, and pat dry.
Polishing
Use a gold polishing cloth to restore shine. Avoid abrasive materials.
Storage
Store in a tarnish-resistant pouch or lined jewelry box. Gold does not tarnish easily but can scratch from contact with harder materials.
Karat Guide
Higher karat gold is softer. 10K is most durable for daily wear, while 18K requires more careful handling.
Sterling Silver Care
Sterling silver (.925) may develop a natural patina over time — this is normal and can be easily addressed
Preventing Tarnish
Store in anti-tarnish bags or with silica gel packets. Wear your silver regularly — the oils from your skin actually help prevent tarnish.
Cleaning Tarnish
Use a silver polishing cloth or a mild silver cleaning solution. For heavier tarnish, make a paste of baking soda and water, apply gently, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
What to Avoid
Rubber, latex, and sulfur-containing materials accelerate tarnishing. Remove silver jewelry in hot springs or pools.
Gemstone Care
Each gemstone has unique properties that determine the best care approach
Hard Gemstones
Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz • Mohs 7–9These durable stones can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush. They are relatively resistant to scratching but should still be stored separately.
Medium Gemstones
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Aquamarine • Mohs 6.5–7Clean with warm soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and sudden temperature changes. These stones can chip if struck hard.
Delicate Gemstones
Opal, Tanzanite, Morganite, EmeraldThese stones require extra care. Clean only with a damp soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam, and harsh chemicals. Opals should be kept away from extreme heat and dryness. Emeralds are often treated with oil — avoid solvents.
Best Practices
Do's & Don'ts
Do
- ✓ Store each piece in its own soft pouch or compartment
- ✓ Wipe jewelry with a soft cloth after each wear
- ✓ Put jewelry on last, after perfume and lotion
- ✓ Have prongs inspected annually to ensure stones are secure
- ✓ Wear silver regularly — skin oils help prevent tarnish
- ✓ Get professional cleaning and inspection once a year
Don't
- ✗ Swim, exercise, or clean while wearing jewelry
- ✗ Expose jewelry to chlorine, bleach, or harsh chemicals
- ✗ Use abrasive materials to polish gold or silver
- ✗ Use ultrasonic cleaners on delicate gemstones like opal or emerald
- ✗ Store silver near rubber, latex, or sulfur-containing materials
- ✗ Wear rings during activities that could bend the band
Protection
Storage Tips
Separate Compartments
Use a lined jewelry box with individual slots to prevent pieces from scratching each other.
Cool & Dry
Store away from direct sunlight and humidity. Use silica gel packets to absorb excess moisture.
Anti-Tarnish Pouches
Use tarnish-resistant pouches or bags, especially for sterling silver pieces.
Special Attention
Ring Care
Remove rings before washing hands or using hand sanitizer
Have prongs inspected annually to ensure stones are secure
Avoid wearing rings during activities that could bend the band
Professional Maintenance
We recommend having your fine jewelry professionally cleaned and inspected once a year. A jeweler can check for loose stones, worn prongs, and other issues before they become problems.
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In-Depth Care Guides
Questions About Your Jewelry?
If you have specific care questions about your Biovlia jewelry, our team is happy to help.
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