Jewellery Cleaning & Care Tips

Jewellery is a truly special accessory. Whether it's a sentimental piece or just something you love, you want to keep your jewellery looking at its breathtaking best and as good as new. Here we help you do just that

And if your precious jewellery needs repairing, re-plating, or polishing, simply take it into your local store, and we'll soon have your items looking as good as new.

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Top Tips for Caring for Your Jewellery at Home:

Store your jewellery in a clean, dry place.
Don't jumble pieces together as they can scratch each other and cause chipping.
Keep them stored in separate boxes or in pieces of tissue paper.
See your jeweller at least once a year to have all your jewellery professionally cleaned and checked for general wear and tear. Visit or call your local Fraser Hart store for more information.

Gold Jewellery:

•Remove all gold jewellery before showering or swimming. Soap can cause a film to form on the pieces, making them appear dull.

•Be careful of chlorine and bleach, which can permanently damage or discolour your gold jewellery.

•Remove your jewellery when applying scent and lotions.

•To remove tarnish from your gold jewellery, you can use a specialist jewellery cleaner or a soft lint-free jewellery cleaning cloth or wipe.

White Gold Jewellery:

White gold jewellery is usually rhodium-plated to give it a bright white finish. However, this coating can wear over time, and you may need to get your white gold jewellery re-rhodium plated by a trusted jeweller. Fraser Hart offers this service; visit or call your local Fraser Hart store to find out more.

Silver Jewellery:

The best way to keep your silver jewellery looking beautiful is to wear it, as this stops it from oxidizing with the air and prevents tarnishing. If it comes into contact with water, dry it quickly to avoid stains.Silver jewellery can be made to look as good as new with a specialist silver jewellery cleaner which you can use at home.

Platinum Jewellery:

• Platinum is one of the most durable metals. It is resistant to tarnishing and discoloration due to chlorine and other chemicals.
•However, despite its durability, platinum jewellery needs to be properly cared for. Over time, platinum jewellery may lose its shine and appear a little dull. You can care for your platinum jewellery at home using a specialist jewellery cleaner.
•Platinum can become scratched, but the metal is only displaced and not lost.
•If visible scratches appear in your platinum jewellery or it looks a little dull, take it into your local Fraser Hart store, and we'll polish it so that it's restored to its original beauty.

Diamond Jewellery:

•Always store diamond jewellery away from any other jewellery and separately. Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, but a diamond can scratch another diamond and can easily scratch another gemstone.•Don't wear your diamonds when doing physical hard work. Even though a diamond is incredibly durable, it can be chipped by a hard knock.
•You can clean your diamond at home using mild liquid detergent and a soft brush or by using a specialist diamond polishing stick.
•However, to get your diamond ring to its beautiful best, simply take it to your local Fraser Hart store, and we'll clean it professionally and check it under our Diamond Guarantee.

Pearl Jewellery:

•Pearls are a delicate gemstone and susceptible to damage.
•Always apply cosmetics, hairspray, and perfume before putting on any pearl jewellery.
•When you remove your pearl jewellery, wipe it carefully with a soft cloth to remove any traces of these substances.
•Keep pearl jewellery separate from any other jewellery, as pearls can easily get scratched by hard metal edges and other gemstones.
•If you have a pearl necklace or bracelet, they may need re-stringing annually; visit your local Fraser Hart, who can help with this. Do keep an eye on these.

Gemstone Jewellery:

• Whatever the gemstone – ruby, emerald, sapphire, or amethyst – wipe the stones with a soft lint-free cloth or specialist jewellery care wipe to keep them dust-free and clean.
•Avoid contact with soap, water, and detergents as they can dull the colours and cause erosion.