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Whether your jewellery box is filled with sparkling silver, shimmering gold, or colourful gemstones, a little care goes a long way in preserving their beauty. With the right cleaning habits and mindful storage, you can keep your favourite pieces looking as good as the day you brought them home.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple, practical ways to care for your jewellery — with a special focus on silver, a few tips for gold, and how to cleanse the energy of your stones.
Caring for Silver Jewellery
Sterling silver is loved for its bright, timeless finish, but it naturally tarnishes when exposed to air, skin oils, and everyday life. Here’s how to keep it gleaming:
Everyday Habits
Last on, first off: Put on your jewellery after applying lotions, perfumes, or hairspray, and after taking it off wipe down before
Avoid moisture & chemicals: Chlorine and Sulphur based chemicals as they can tarnish the silver.
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Cleaning Silver at Home
Polish cloth: Use a soft, lint-free polishing cloth to gently remove tarnish. These are infused with cleaning agents and work wonders without scratching.
Mild soapy water: For a deeper clean, mix a few drops of gentle dish soap with warm water, soak your jewellery for a couple of minutes, then use a soft toothbrush to remove dirt. Rinse well and pat dry.
Baking soda paste: For stubborn tarnish, mix baking soda with water into a paste, gently rub, rinse, and dry thoroughly. (Avoid on oxidised or blackened silver finishes, as this can strip the patina.)
Silver Dip Cleaner: Can be purchased from Jewellery Chain Stores (like Prouds). Dip in for about 5 mins, rinse and remove. Great for chains but do not use for any items with stones.
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Storage
Containers: Store silver in a sealed pouch or beautiful jewellery box with anti-tarnish strips. Away from the open air with maintain the finish the longest.
Separate pieces: Prevent scratches by keeping jewellery from rubbing against each other.
Caring for Stones
Gemstones need a gentler touch than metals. Some stones are hardy, while others are soft or porous and can be damaged by harsh cleaners.
Practical Cleaning Tips
Soft cloth & mild soap: Most stones can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking soft stones like turquoise, opal, or malachite, as water can seep in and damage them.
Avoid: Tumblers, Dip Cleaners, Chemicals and Ultrasonic Cleaners: While tempting, these can crack or loosen stones.
Featured in Image: Dahlia Pendant, Selenite Plate Large
Energetic Cleansing for Stones
Beyond keeping them physically clean, many people like to cleanse the energy of their crystals and gemstones. Here are our favourites!
Selenite charging plate: Place your jewellery on selenite overnight to clear and recharge its energy. Selenite is self-cleansing and won’t need recharging itself.
Full moon light: Leave your stones in the moonlight overnight during a full moon to refresh their energy.
Smoke cleansing: Pass your jewellery through the smoke of dried herbs (such as sage, rosemary, or palo santo) to clear stagnant energy.
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Gold Jewellery
Gold is less prone to tarnish than silver, but it can still lose its lustre over time.
General Cleaning: Warm soapy water & soft cloth works well for most gold jewellery. Avoid abrasive cleaners, which can scratch.
Polish Cloth: Just like Silver, you can get a Gold Polish Cloth to help restore the colour and shine of your Gold pieces.
Final Tips for All Jewellery
Travel: Use a jewellery roll or pouch to keep pieces safe on the go.
✨ With just a little attention and care, your jewellery will stay beautiful and full of meaning for years — whether you’re polishing silver, refreshing gold, or recharging the energy of your favourite stones.