Jewelry Care
Jewelry Care Guide
How to clean, store and protect your lab grown diamond jewelry — so every piece keeps its brilliance for a lifetime.
Caring for Your Jewelry
Fine jewelry is designed to last a lifetime — but its beauty and integrity depend on how it is worn, stored and maintained. Daily habits, environmental exposure and improper storage gradually dull brilliance. A little care keeps every piece as radiant as the day it arrived.
Avoiding Damage
- Remove jewelry before physical activity, cleaning or swimming.
- Avoid wearing while applying lotions, perfume or hairspray.
- Put jewelry on last when getting ready, and take it off first.
Effects of Chemicals
- Chlorine attacks gold alloys over time and can weaken prongs.
- Household cleaners may erode fine finishes and rhodium plating.
- Perfumes and cosmetics leave a film that dulls the stone.
Lab Grown Diamonds
- Soak 10–15 minutes in warm water with a little mild dish soap.
- Brush gently with a soft toothbrush, especially underneath the stone.
- Rinse well and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
- Repeat every two to three weeks for everyday pieces.
Gold (Yellow, White & Rose)
- Wipe gently with a soft microfibre cloth after wearing.
- Use warm, soapy water for a deeper clean.
- Dry completely before storing.
- White gold is rhodium plated — replating every few years restores the bright finish.
Platinum
- Clean the same way — warm water, mild soap, soft brush.
- Platinum does not tarnish, but develops a soft patina with wear.
- A jeweller can re-polish it to a mirror finish whenever you prefer.
Chains & Delicate Pieces
- Never pull a knot — loosen it with a pin and a drop of oil.
- Fasten the clasp before storing to prevent tangling.
- Remove tennis bracelets and fine chains before sleeping.
Proper Storage
- Store pieces separately in soft-lined compartments or pouches.
- Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Keep the original RINOVA box — it is designed for exactly this.
Essential Care Tools
- Soft microfibre polishing cloth.
- Soft-bristle brush kept only for jewelry.
- A small bowl — and always plug the sink first.
- Check for loose stones — hold the piece to your ear and tap gently. A faint rattle means the stone is moving.
- Inspect the setting — look for bent, worn or flattened prongs, especially on rings worn daily.
- Have it checked every year or two — any competent local jeweller can inspect and tighten a setting.
- Deep clean — professional ultrasonic cleaning restores brilliance that home methods cannot reach.
- Toothpaste or baking soda — far too abrasive for fine jewelry and plated finishes.
- Wearing while swimming or exercising — exposes pieces to chlorine, salt and impact.
- Storing everything together — harder stones scratch softer metals and each other.
- Ignoring a loose stone — a small wobble today is a lost diamond tomorrow.
How often should I clean my jewelry?
A gentle clean every two to three weeks keeps everyday pieces sparkling. Occasional pieces need it far less often.
What's the safest way to clean a diamond ring at home?
Warm water, a little mild dish soap and a soft brush — paying attention to the underside of the stone, where residue collects. Rinse and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
Can I wear my jewelry in the shower or swimming?
Better not. Soap film dulls the stone and chlorine genuinely damages gold alloys over time.
Are ultrasonic cleaners safe?
They are generally fine for lab grown diamonds in secure settings. Avoid them if a stone is already loose — the vibration can shake it free.
Do I need to send my piece to you for cleaning?
No. Home cleaning handles almost everything, and any local jeweller can do a professional clean and setting check. Send it to us only if something needs repair — see the warranty page for how that works.
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