Keep the Shine: Professional Jewellery Cleaning Benefits and Tips
From rings to earrings, bracelets to chains, jewellery is often given as a gift during holidays, special occasions, and for no reason. Whether it is a ring, watch, chain, or earrings, 80% of people wear their jewellery every day. This adds even more significance to the pieces, especially those that symbolize a special relationship or moment, but it can diminish its physical shine. This article offers a few simple tips to help you keep your jewellery looking as beautiful as the moment you first received it. First, however, let us examine how everyday wear can decrease jewellery's shine.
Everyday Jewellery Wear
Just like a smile, jewellery is meant to be worn, but whether it is an engagement ring, gold chain, or watch, various elements can affect its appearance and even its integrity: rings can get scratched or bent and bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings can get tangled or caught on clothing, causing breakage or loss of stones. Fine jewellers offer a warranty against breakage and a service plan that includes professional jewellery cleaning and repairs to protect your pieces from the wear and tear of daily love.
Other daily elements that can dull the shine of your beautiful jewellery include skin oils, soap residue, cosmetics and lotions, dust and dirt, and sweat and moisture. Jewellers know this, so they have specialized equipment to clean the jewellery and return its lustre and shine.
Professional Jewellery Cleaning
A professional jeweller knows how to handle, treat, and clean a range of metals and gemstones in a way that will help preserve the value of your jewellery over time. When you take your jewellery in for cleaning, you will also receive jewellery maintenance. The jeweller will inspect your pieces for potential issues such as loose settings, worn prongs, and misshapen metal and ask for your consent to repair compromising defects. A professional jewellery cleaning is a gentle yet effective way to keep jewellery shiny. Combined with jewellery maintenance, professional jewellery cleaning is part of long-term jewellery care.
At-Home Tips for Keeping Jewellery Shiny
While nothing compares to the ultrasonic or steam cleaning offered by a professional jeweller, there are things you can do at home to keep your jewellery shining even if you wear it every day. The top five things you can do are:
- store jewellery pieces separately to prevent scratching
- remove jewellery before swimming, bathing, or applying cosmetics
- gently wipe pieces with a soft, lint-free cloth after wearing
- use a soft-bristled toothbrush and mild soap for light cleaning
- avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials when cleaning at home
Find Professional Jewellery Cleaning Near You
Wherever you are in Canada, you can find quality jewellery maintenance and care at Ben Moss Jewellers. We have 16 stores nationwide that offer professional jewellery cleaning, maintenance, and repair for long-term jewellery care. Plus, our entire collection of high-quality jewellery comes with a guarantee of service and the possibility to purchase a Lifetime Extended Service Plan. Learn more by visiting us online or in store today.
