Caring for your Designer Fine Jewelry

By Oster Jewelers | August 5, 2026 0 Comments

Every fine jewelry collection deserves proper care. This guide will help you understand the unique needs of gold, silver, gemstones, pearls, and coral to help preserve their beauty, brilliance, and longevity for years to come.

Quick Links
– Tips on Caring and Wearing Your Designer Fine Jewelry
– Caring for Your Gold and Silver Jewelry
– Caring for your Diamonds, Gemstones and Pearls
– Caring for your Coral and Opals

Tips on Caring and Wearing Your Designer Fine Jewelry

1. Always remove jewelry before sleeping, exercising, swimming, bathing, or doing house and
   garden work.
   
2. Try to avoid contact with hard surfaces and store each piece safely in its original box or a soft
   jewelry case. Try avoid knocking jewelry against hard surfaces, which can scratch, chip, or
   loosen stones.
   
3. Chains should be closed and stored flat or gently wrapped to prevent tangling.
   
4. Jewelry featuring diamonds, gemstones, or pearls should also be professionally examined
   about once a year, depending on how often you wear it.

Caring for Your Gold and Silver Jewelry

1. Gold and silver jewelry without gemstones should be cleaned regularly with a non-abrasive
   jewelry cleaning product. Handcrafted finishes, including satinized and hammered surfaces,
   naturally become smoother and brighter with everyday wear. This gradual patina is part of the
   character of handcrafted jewelry. Rings receive especially high wear because they frequently
   encounter hard surfaces.
   
2. White and black rhodium plating also naturally wears over time and can be professionally
   restored.
   
3. Never use jewelry detergents on oxidized silver. Instead, clean it gently with lukewarm water.

Caring for your Diamonds, Gemstones and Pearls

Diamonds are durable, but colored gemstones and pearls require more delicate care.

1. Try keeping gemstones and pearls away from oils, lotions, perfume, and detergents, which
   can dull their natural luster.
   
2. Gently clean precious stones with a soft toothbrush and lukewarm water.
   
3. Pearls should also be protected from frequent exposure to sunlight and heat. Sunlight & heat
   can dry them out resulting in the pearls becoming brittle and dull. Never wear pearls when
   swimming. Avoid storing your pearls in plastic bags.
   
4. Because natural stones are unique and can vary in appearance, these individual
   characteristics are part of their beauty.

Caring for your Coral and Opals

1. Coral is a delicate natural material that should be protected from lotions, perfume,
   harsh detergents, heat, and prolonged sunlight. Wipe the coral with a soft cloth after
   wear. To give a little luster, place a microscopic dab of petroleum on coral and light polish
   with a clean soft cloth. Wipe off excess with another clean cloth to avoid dust collection.
   Do not place in an ultrasonic cleaner.
   
2. Opals require extra care because they can absorb liquids and react to changes in
   humidity and temperature. Keep them away from water, excessive heat, and chemicals, including hand soap and detergents. If an opal becomes wet, allow it to dry naturally without using heat to speed the process. Clean with a soft cloth.

Your Designer Fine Jewelry is designed to be treasured for generations. With proper care, you can help preserve its beauty, craftsmanship, and original character.

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