Sri Krishna Jewellers | Jewellery Care

Most of the jewellery is made of Gold. Although it comes in various purity, but the procedure to clean it remains the same.

Gold jewellery should be removed before shower. This is because soap can cause a film to form on gold jewellery, making it appear dull and dirty.
You will find many cleaners available in the market to clean your gold jewellery at home. Soft cloth is a good option.
Avoid chlorine, as it is disastrous. At high temperatures, it can permanently damage or discolor your gold jewellery. Do not wear gold jewellery while using chlorine bleach or while in a pool or hot tub.
You can remove tarnish by using soap and water mixed with a few drops of ammonia. Carefully brush with a soft bristle brush. After the brushing, simply rinse with lukewarm water and allow drying.
Grease can be removed from gold jewellery by dipping the jewellery into plain rubbing alcohol.

Diamonds are tough but they aren't indestructible. Below suggestion will help you to clean and care for your diamond.

Never wear your diamond while doing rough or hard work.
Chlorine can damage and discolor your diamond jewellery. Keep your diamond away from chlorine bleach or other household chemicals. You should also remove your diamond jewellery before entering a chlorinated pool or hot tub.
Clean your diamonds regularly using jewellery cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip the jewellery into the solution and use a soft brush to wipe dust or dirt from under the setting.
Avoid touching your clean diamonds with your fingers. Handle clean jewellery by its edges.

There are some general care and cleaning rules that apply to all colored gemstone jewellery.

After wearing, wipe your precious gemstone jewellery thoroughly with a clean soft, slightly wet/moist cloth. This will enhance the gemstone's luster and ensure that your jewellery is clean before storage.
Store gemstone pieces individually in soft pouches.
Do not expose your precious gemstone pieces to salt water or harsh chemicals, such as chlorine or detergents. These chemicals may slowly erode the finish and polish of gemstones.
Hair spray, perfume and perspiration may cause jewellery to become dull.
Wear jewellery after applying cosmetics.
If you have an active lifestyle, take extra precautions with some types of gemstone jewellery. Emeralds, for example, are brittle and should not be worn when doing household tasks or any other activity where the stone could be hit or damaged.
Be extra careful with ultrasonic cleaners. Some gemstones are fragile and can be damaged by ultrasonic cleaners.

Keep pearls away from household chemicals like hair spray, makeup and perfumes which can dull their luster over time and cause spots and blotches.
Since pearl are very soft, choose pearls with thick nacre which can last long and withstand wear over time.
The best way is to wear them often because the body's natural oils keep them lustrous.
Pearls should be wiped with a soft cloth before being stored and kept separate from other precious metals or gemstones that might scratch or dull their tender surfaces.

Jewellery is worn by many of people every day, you can preserve your treasures by using some simple advanced planning and thought. Here are some basic guidelines to consider when wearing jewelry:

I. Remove Jewellery During Tasks/Household Activity

When performing manual tasks, remove your jewellery to prevent physical damage or exposure to chemicals or cleaning fluids. Some tasks that should be avoided when wearing jewelry include kitchen work, gardening, cleaning the house and other common tasks.

II. Put On Jewellery After Applying Makeup

Cosmetics, hairspray, perfumes and lotion can contain chemicals that can often damage jewellery. Putting jewellery on after applying these materials will limit exposure to jewellery and any potential damage.

III. Don't Wear Jewellery in Swimming Pools and Spas

Chlorinated water can react with the metals found in jewellery causing color changes and even structural damage. As a result it's a good idea to remove jewellery before entering the pool or spa.

IV. Don't Mix Contact Sports and Jewellery

Hard blows during sports can damage jewellery not to mention the people involved. All jewellery should be removed before play begins.

For those that wear jewellery regularly, keeping their jewellery clean, shine and looking good requires regular effort. Here are some general guidelines that may help:

I. Remove your jewellery before bathing:

Remove all jewellery before showering or cleaning. Soap can cause a film to form, making it appear dull and dirty. By preventing the formation of this film you immediately reduce the occasions of servicing.

II. Use jewellery polishing cloths for best results:

Polish silver or gold jewellery with a jewellery polishing cloth for best results. You can use the professional cloths which is the best. Use of tissue or paper towels can cause scratches because of fibers in these products.

III. Clean your Jewellery with care:

Cleaning your jewellery regularly can keep it looking good, but be careful. You can either purchase commercial cleaners from a jeweller or make a cleaning a solution yourself. Rubbing alcohol can work wonders, but bleach can literally destroy jewelry so avoid it at all costs.

IV. Use warm water to clean jewellery:

Using warm water is the best, when cleaning your own jewellery. How water can cause reaction with the cleaning fluids resulting in discoloration and Sterling Silver is especially susceptible to this problem. Should this occur, this problem can be remedied by buffing and the application of a tarnish remover.

V. Avoid cleaning damaged jewellery:

Never clean any jewellery that is damaged, cracked or broken, since the additional handling is likely to worsen the problem. If you find that a piece of jewellery is damaged, it should be set aside for repair as soon as possible.

VI. Inspect Your Jewellery Regularly:

Just like anything else, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When having your jewellery professionally cleaned, it's a good idea to have each item checked and inspected for any possible problems. Addressing signs of damage, or loose gemstones will prevent any further damage or loss and keep all of your pieces in excellent shape for years.

To improve the enjoyment of your jewellery, we've assembled these suggestions that should keep your jewellery organized and orderly.

I. Keep Your Jewellery Secure:

Store your jewellery in a container and prevent pieces from moving around. While fabric-lined jewellery boxes are ideal, this can be as simple as using a shoebox and pieces of fabric.

II. Prevent Your Jewellery from Tarnishing:

Sometimes jewellery tarnishes and is not able to be worn, especially silver and gold. To maintain the luster of your jewellery, place silver anti-tarnish strips in your storage container to absorb the oxidants that discolor and tarnish jewellery.