Jewelry should be the last thing put on, after any lotions, perfumes, powders and the like. Avoid wearing jewelry when doing strenuous activity, especially when around or using any chemicals, including while swimming.

For jewelry with gemstones, gently touch the stones to ensure they are not loose in their settings. If any stones are loose, or if you feel any snags from the settings, take your jewelry to a trusted jeweler for repair and cleaning.

If gemstones are in place, use a soft cloth to gently wipe the jewelry’s metal.

It’s best to avoid machines, unless used by a professional jeweler, or chemicals.

For jewelry with gemstones, gently touch the stones to ensure they are not loose in their settings. If any stones are loose, or if you feel any snags from the settings, take your jewelry to a trusted jeweler for repair and cleaning.

Extra care should be taken when cleaning jewelry with certain materials, including the following: bone, coral, emeralds, glass, lapis lazuli, pearls, plated materials, and turquoise. It’s best to ask a trusted jeweler for advice on cleaning these types of jewelry.

If gemstones are in place, and the materials are safe to clean with a liquid, gently clean with a soft toothbrush using mild soapy water (and any drains closed). After cleaning rinse in lukewarm water and air dry or dry with a soft cloth before returning it to its box.

It’s best to avoid machines, unless used by a professional jeweler, or chemicals.

Not all jewelry can, or should, be cleaned with mild soapy water, and some jewelry may require more than a gentle cloth.

Extra care should be taken when cleaning jewelry with the following materials: bone, coral, emeralds, glass, lapis lazuli, pearls, plated materials, and turquoise.

If any gemstones are loose, are if you notice prongs that need tightening, snags when using a soft cloth, or any mechanical repairs, it’s best to bring your pieces to a trusted jeweler. If you have any doubts about how to clean your jewelry a trusted jeweler should be able to offer guidance for best care.