Dos and Dont's of Wearing Fine Jewelry
When should I not wear my jewelry?
- During outdoor activities such as gardening, recreational sports, yard work, washing your car, or any strenuous activity that may or may not break a sweat!
- In any chlorinated (or chemically treated) water. And ocean water. I know, I know, no sparklies at the beach!
- During the much dreaded house work! Don't wear it while vacuuming, doing the laundry, washing dishes, etc. And definitely not while scrubbing toilets!
- Never, ever wear your jewelry while exercising or weight lifting. No kickboxing, jiu jitsu, arm wrestling. Nope. None of that.
- Never use any chemicals on your hands when wearing your jewelry. Some chemicals can damage precious metals and gemstones.
What you should do:
- Feel free to wash your hands with your jewelry on! Removing your rings while washing your hands can increase the risk of your ring falling into the drain, and that is certainly not something we want to happen! Nor do we want you to forget your ring in a public restroom, if you've removed it to wash your hands. Mild soap will not damage your ring(s), but we do suggest removing them while washing dishes.
- Ensure that your ring is the right size. We certainly wouldn't want you to wash your hands and have it accidentally slip off and fall down the drain!
- Give your rings a gentle tap while holding them close to your ear. If you detect any subtle rocking noises, don't hesitate to send us an email! We offer a complimentary prong inspection and will tighten them if needed.
- Insure your jewelry ASAP! Should the worst happen, we want you to be covered.
- Store your jewelry in a safe place (even while sleeping!) that is protected from the elements. A soft pouch or jewelry box is recommended. And remember, do not store different types of jewelry together without proper protection, as they can scratch each other.
- Clean your jewelry! See our tips below on the best practice for maintaining your piece(s).
Unsure about how to clean your LCG piece?
Most gemstone jewelry must be cleaned a little more often than traditional diamond jewelry. We recommend cleaning your gemstone jewelry every few weeks if you're really ambitious, but once a month will suffice, usually. It truly depends on your lifestyle and how often your piece is worn.
- Do not use any kind of chemicals to clean your jewelry, whatsoever! The best thing for your jewelry is some good ol' mild dish soap with a soft/extra soft toothbrush. Never use hard/firm bristled toothbrushes, as they can possibly scratch your gold/stones. Use warm water (not too hot!) to wash away grime and oils. Don't forget the underside of the stone!
2. Dry with a soft cloth, or use your blow dryer on the cool setting to achieve a spotless shine!
3. Polish with a gemstone/jewelry polishing cloth to achieve an even better luster.
4. Never, ever, place your gemstone jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner, or use a steamer to clean the piece. Some stones, like emeralds, have natural inclusions or have oil treatments and should never be cleaned this way, as they can break, or have their treatment removed altogether if used in conjunction with a harsh chemical cleaner.
MAINTENANCE
We offer professional cleaning, polishing, and resizing for all of your pieces you have purchased from us. Please contact us to inquire further.