Jewelry Care Tips

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Your jewelry means a lot to you – and it means the world to us. With a few easy steps to follow, you can make sure that it retains its brilliance for a long time, even when you wear it every day.

Storage & Handling

Store your jewelry in a cool and dry place, preferably in the original packing to prevent scratching and tangling. Use a dehumidifier to lower the relative humidity of the room if you live in a humid place.
Avoid stacking jewelry of different metals or stones in storage. Harder gemstones like diamonds can scratch softer stones like Pearls or Emeralds. Similarly, harder metals like platinum scratch softer metals like 18K gold.
Avoid touching your jewelry too many times, as the oils from your fingers can dull its appearance. However, this works the opposite for Emeralds, as your skin oils replenish their own oils and keep them bright!

Cleaning

Clean your jewelry regularly to get rid of built-up dirt. Each gemstone has its own care guidelines (see below), but wiping with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth works for most. You can get a specially made jewelry polishing cloth in AUWL Assembly's packaging box.
Avoid rubbing with abrasive sponges or brushes.
Do not expose your jewelry to harsh chemicals such as acid, ammonia, bleach, or household cleaners. Even toothpaste and hot water are not good for cleaning jewelry.
Many gems can fade or get bleached when exposed to high heat, or direct sunlight.
If you’re doubtful about the cleaning agents at home, you can ask a jeweler near you for specially made gem-and-jewelry cleaning solutions.

Wearing

Wear your jewelry after finishing your skincare routine and applying makeup. Similarly, take off your jewelry before removing makeup, cleaning etc. This applies to hairspray, deo, and perfumes as well.
When wearing multiple rings, leave small gaps between them. This avoids the rings touching and scratching each other.
Do not wear jewelry when you practice sports, Yoga, or physical exercise, as sweat can damage jewelry. Similarly, avoid wearing jewelry while swimming, as the chlorine in pools can affect them.
Take your jewelry off while sleeping to avoid accidental damage, and store it in its own box, away from other polished gold or platinum surfaces to prevent scratches.
For jewelry that is valuable, please buy insurance against theft or damage, especially when travelling.
When going to the gym, the pool, or the beach, leave your jewelry safe at home. Gym or pool lockers may not always be safe.
It helps to wear a smaller ring in front of a loose ring for a quick fix, if you haven't had a chance to resize it.

Gemstone-Specific Care Guide

Each gemstone is made of different minerals, and hence has its own care needs. Here are some basic guidelines for each gemstone. If you have any doubts, feel free to reach out to AUWL Assembly at ecomsupport@auwlassembly.com for more specific care advice tailored to your unique jewelry pieces.

GEMSTONE	DO’S	DON’TS
Coral	Clean with mild soap and water. Dry them with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth.	Exposure to direct sunlight, heat, or chemicals. Avoid ultrasonic cleaning.
Diamond	Clean with mild soap and water or a diamond cleaning solution. Dry them with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Ultrasonic cleaning is safe.	Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals.
Emerald	Clean with mild soap and water. Dry them with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth.	Exposure to direct sunlight, heat, or chemicals. Avoid ultrasonic cleaning.
Pearl	Clean with mild soap and water. Store Pearls separately to prevent scratching. Dry them with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth.	Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals, heat, or direct sunlight. Avoid ultrasonic cleaning.
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire	Clean with mild soap and water or a gemstone cleaning solution. Dry them with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Ultrasonic cleaning is safe.	Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals.

Jewelry Specific Care Guide

Every type of jewelry, whether it is a ring, a bracelet, a necklace, or a pair of earrings, has its own needs for care. While our easy-care guide for jewelry will help you with the basics, feel free to reach out to AUWL Assembly at ecomsupport@auwlassembly.com for more specific care advice tailored to your unique jewelry pieces.

Rings	Clean stones, seat and settings regularly. Store separately to prevent scratching.
Earrings	Clean posts and backs regularly. Store separately to prevent tangling.
Necklaces	Clean chains and lock clasps regularly. Store flat or hang to prevent tangling.
Bracelets	Clean links and lock clasps regularly. Store bracelets flat or hang to prevent tangling.

Quick Care Tips

For the main element of any piece, softly scrub behind the gemstones, the hollow seat area and under the setting with a soft-bristled toothbrush to restore your jewelry's sparkle.
If needed, soak the piece in lukewarm, soapy water for an hour to loosen dirt before brushing.