Jewellery Care Schedule
Keep Your Pieces Sparkling — personalised cleaning & maintenance planner
My Jewellery Inventory
Saved in your browser — private and offline
No pieces yet — add your first piece above
Clean at home
Polish / professional
Inspection
Care Schedule by Jewellery Type
Gold Jewellery
Silver Jewellery
Diamond Jewellery
Pearl Jewellery
Essential Care Tips — Do's & Don'ts
Store each piece in individual pouches or soft cloth wraps to prevent scratching
Remove jewellery before swimming, showering, gym, or gardening
Apply perfume and hairspray before putting on jewellery — chemicals damage metal and stones
Clean clasps and chains regularly — dirt accumulates in links and hinges
Use separate compartments in jewellery boxes — harder stones scratch softer ones
Get insurance for high-value pieces and keep photos with weight and certificate records
Never use toothpaste to clean diamonds or any jewellery — it is abrasive and scratches metal
Never soak pearls in water or use ultrasonic cleaners on them
Do not mix metals and diamonds in one pouch — diamonds will scratch gold
Never wear jewellery when using household cleaners, bleach, or acetone (nail polish remover)
Do not store silver near rubber bands or elastic — sulphur in rubber accelerates tarnishing
Never attempt to resize or repair jewellery at home — always use a trained jeweller
Seasonal Jewellery Care Checklist
Monsoon (Jun–Sep)
- □ Store pieces in airtight containers
- □ Add silica gel to every jewellery box
- □ Clean silver fortnightly instead of monthly
- □ Dry pieces thoroughly before storage
- □ Replace anti-tarnish strips monthly
- □ Avoid wearing silver in heavy rain
Summer (Mar–Jun)
- □ Clean pieces more often — sweat accumulates faster
- □ Remove rings before sunscreen application
- □ Avoid leaving jewellery in hot cars
- □ Pearls: never leave in direct sunlight
- □ Check clasps — sweat loosens spring rings
- □ Rinse gold after beach outings (saltwater corrodes)
Winter Storage (Nov–Feb)
- □ Clean all pieces before long-term storage
- □ Store in a dry, cool, dark place
- □ Wrap pearls in damp cloth if storing long
- □ Annual inspection before festival season
- □ Photograph all pieces for insurance records
- □ Check box linings — sharp fabric scratches metal
Frequently Asked Questions
Clean gold jewellery every 1–2 months at home using warm water, 2 drops of mild dish soap, and a soft baby toothbrush. Soak for 10–15 minutes, scrub gently, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry with a soft cloth. Take it to a jeweller every 6 months for ultrasonic cleaning and polishing.
Absolutely not. Pearls are organic and porous. Ultrasonic vibrations crack and delaminate nacre (the outer layer). Steam cleaners are equally harmful. Only wipe pearls with a damp soft cloth after wearing, and let them air dry before storing. Never submerge pearl jewellery in any liquid.
The main causes of silver tarnish are moisture, air, and sulphur compounds. Store silver in airtight anti-tarnish zip pouches. Place a chalk piece or silica gel packet in your jewellery box. Avoid storing near rubber bands, newspaper, or wool. Wipe silver with a dry polishing cloth after each wear before storing.
Check prongs monthly at home: gently press a fingernail against each prong to see if it moves. If you can rock a prong, take it to a jeweller immediately. You should also hear no rattling when you shake the ring. Professionally, have prongs inspected once a year — a bent or worn prong is the most common cause of diamond loss.