It’s important to remember that gold isn’t an indestructible metal! It’s totally safe to wear every day, but being mindful about the metal is key.

Gold can actually patina over time and the prongs holding the stone will need to be re-tipped every so often. White gold jewelry is rhodium plated to achieve that silvery chrome finish, so if you notice your white gold jewelry looking a little “off,” this doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with the piece! It just means the piece most likely needs to be rhodium plated about every year or so. Remember that gold is a softer metal, so take it off when doing anything active (including washing the dishes or showering!) that could compromise the integrity of the piece. Chlorine can also eat away at gold, so be sure to take off your jewelry before heading poolside.

For our platinum lovers, you probably already know that this metal is very durable, but can still scratch and patina. If you aren’t sure how your jewelry is holding up, take it into your local jeweler or the company you bought it from and have them check it out.

While we love these gemstones, they are a bit more delicate! Be sure to take off jewelry with these gems before cleaning with any chemicals, doing physical activities, or swimming. You can clean these gems with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, but avoid vigorous scrubbing and ultrasonic cleaners.

These beauties require the most care. They should be the last piece of jewelry put on when getting ready and the first to be taken off at the end of the day. Avoid using hair spray or perfume when wearing pearls. You can clean them with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

These gemstones are known for their hardness, but still should be taken off when doing anything active or using chemicals. To maintain the gem’s natural sparkle, you can give the jewelry an ultrasonic bath and a good steam. If you don’t have access to an ultrasonic or steamer, don’t worry—using warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush to scrub the jewels works great!

Enamel is super delicate and should be treated with care. Enamel may fade or chip over time with storage in direct sunlight, application of heat and aggressive wear. We recommend cleaning your enamel jewelry with only warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. Please avoid any at-home ultrasonics and harsh chemicals, which includes skin care products, cosmetics, dyes, colored shampoos & conditioners, cleaning products, and chlorine.