Easiest rule to remember: last to put on and first to take off!

Pearls have a delicate make up and are sensitive to perfume, lotion, oils, etc. To protect your pearls, always put them on last when you’re getting ready and take them off first when you get home.

Most people lose their diamonds and gemstones from prongs weakened by chemical corrosions. It doesn’t happen at once. It’s usually gradual. Cleaning the house. Swimming in the pool all summer. Staining the deck. Over time the metal mixed in with your gold gets weak and compromised.

Any jewelry pieces that you wear all the time, I would recommend you get inspected about every 6 months. If nothing else, at least 1x a year. Getting your jewelry clean & checked allows you to track any wear and tear over time and catch anything before it becomes a bigger issue or expense!

Sterling silver shows visual reactions easily to chemicals and tarnishing. To keep your sterling silver pieces shiny longer, try not to wear them while cleaning or swimming (chemical exposure). And when you’re done wearing pieces, wipe them down with a polishing cloth and store them in plastic baggies with all the air sucked out. Bonus, if you have any anti tarnish strips to put in the bag during storage!

White gold naturally has a soft ‘yellow tint’ to it. The ‘bright, white’ finish that you see typically see is a product of ‘Rhodium plating’ that consists of electroplating a layer of rhodium onto the metal surface of your jewelry. Over time, the rhodium plating will wear off. Outside factors, like chemicals or gardening, can expedite the rhodium wear. For some, their body’s chemical reaction to it can also wear it down quicker. Average life span of a rhodium is about 1 year.