Jewellery care guide

Everyday habits

• Protect jewellery from scratches, knocks, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
• Put it on after perfume, hairspray, lotion and make-up.
• Take it off for swimming, hot tubs, the gym, gardening and household cleaning.

Sterling silver & gold-plated jewellery

Basic cleaning

Wipe each piece with a soft microfibre cloth after wearing. You can dampen the cloth with a little warm water.

Deep cleaning

1. Soak the piece for 5–10 minutes in lukewarm water with a drop of mild, non-moisturising soap or washing-up liquid.
2. Brush gently with a soft toothbrush or make-up brush.
3. Rinse in clean water and pat dry with a soft microfibre cloth.

What to avoid

Don’t use silver polishing cloths or polishing compounds on plated pieces: their chemicals can strip the rhodium or gold plating. Keep pieces away from ink, hairspray, perfume, nail polish remover and chlorine. More tips: how to clean sterling silver at home.

Solid gold & diamond jewellery

Solid gold doesn’t tarnish, and diamonds are the hardest natural material, but both pick up skin oils and soap, which dull the sparkle.

1. Soak in warm water with a few drops of mild washing-up liquid for 15–20 minutes.
2. Brush gently behind and around the diamond with a soft toothbrush, where grease collects.
3. Rinse under warm running water (with the plug in) and dry with a lint-free cloth.

Avoid bleach and chlorine, which can weaken gold. Even diamonds can chip from a hard knock, so take rings off for heavy work. Have the prongs of rings and studs checked by a jeweller once a year so stones stay secure.

Pearls

Pearls are soft and delicate. Avoid wearing pearl rings and bracelets for manual tasks, keep them away from household cleaners, perfume, lotions, cosmetics, chlorine and hair products, and wipe them with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

Storage & travel

• Store jewellery somewhere dry, out of direct sunlight and away from big temperature changes.
• Keep pieces separate so they can’t scratch each other. A small bag or pouch for each is ideal.
• When travelling, use a jewellery pouch or roll so pieces aren’t scratched or tangled.

Your guarantee

All Azure Chic jewellery is covered against manufacturing defects by the 2-year legal guarantee. If you have a question about a piece beyond normal wear and tear, email sales@azurechic.com with photos and your order number.