Expensive jewellery can be difficult to renew once it has been badly maintained. Here are the 6 most common mistakes that your jeweller wished you didn’t make.
You never bring in your jewellery to the store you purchased it – Usually once someone buys a piece of jewellery from a store, they never revisit the store to restore it. Professional cleaning will restore the sparkle in stones and your gold, making your piece as pretty as the day you bought it. Jewellers recommend a jewellery check-up every 6 months.
Don’t clean your own jewellery – Jewellers complain that customers don’t clean their jewellery enough and when they do they use the wrong cleaning equipment and products. Use a microfibre cloth with mild dish washing liquid.
Showering wearing your jewellery – Hard water, soap scum, sweat can affect jewellery. This is even worse in the case of costume jewellery. Instead take your jewellery off when showering or heading to the gym.
Put your pearls on last – Delicate jewellery should be worn last, to avoid snagging and discolouration. Products such as hairspray, makeup and other chemicals, can also damage and discolour jewellery. Therefore, always wear your jewellery last.
You don’t educate yourself before making a purchase – Customers don’t understand that some of their jewellery purchases contain delicate stones. It is best to do your research before you purchase any form of jewelry, to ensure that you are aware of the care it requires.
Not clasping your necklaces before storing them – Necklaces tangle easily and this can cause it to weaken. Place you necklaces clasped, on a necklace tree or a pushpin.