Jewelry Care
Jewelry Care Guide
Caring for jewelry starts with understanding the materials it is made from. Pearls, gemstones and metals each respond differently to water, cosmetics, cleaning products and everyday wear.
Explore our care guides to learn simple, material-specific ways to clean, store and protect your jewelry.
Pearl Jewelry Care
Pearls need especially gentle care. Their surface is softer and more sensitive than many gemstones, while thread, adhesives and settings can also be affected by moisture and chemicals.
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How to Care for Pearl Jewelry
Build a simple routine for wearing, wiping, inspecting and travelling with pearl jewelry. The guide also covers thread, adhesive, settings and the activities for which pearls are best removed.
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How to Store Pearls Properly and Prevent Scratches
Store pearl jewelry flat, separate and protected from harder pieces. Learn practical habits for strands, earrings, rings and travel.
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Can Pearls Get Wet? Showering, Swimming and Cleaning Explained
Pearls can tolerate brief gentle cleaning, but showering, swimming and soaking can harm thread, glue, settings or finishes.
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How to Clean Pearls Safely at Home
Follow a gentle, step-by-step method to clean pearl jewelry safely, including what to use, what to avoid and how to dry strung pearls correctly.
Gemstone Jewelry Care
Gemstones differ in hardness, toughness, stability and treatment, so good care begins with understanding the material in each piece. Explore practical guidance for everyday wear, protection and safe storage without assuming every gemstone should be cared for in the same way.
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How to Care for Gemstone Jewelry: An Everyday Guide
Learn how gemstone hardness, toughness, stability, treatments and settings shape safer habits for everyday wear, cleaning and inspection.
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How to Store Gemstone Jewelry Safely and Prevent Damage
Store gemstone jewelry in a clean, soft-lined space where each piece is protected from harder stones, sharp metal edges, tangles and pressure. Separate compartments…
This jewelry care library is designed to grow with material-specific guidance for pearls, gemstones and metals. Begin with the pearl and gemstone care articles above, and return as new care topics are added.
To learn more about pearl types, shapes and natural variation, visit our Pearl Guide.