Jewellery Care & Maintenance
Fine jewellery is designed to be worn and enjoyed every day.
At the same time, it’s important to understand that it is not indestructible.
Gold and platinum are precious metals. They are valued not only for their beauty, but also for their ability to be shaped and worked into fine pieces.
That same characteristic means they can also move, bend or wear over time when exposed to pressure or impact.
Gemstones and diamonds also have thier own charactoristics and hardness scale, its important to take this into account.
Caring for your jewellery simply ensures it continues to look and perform as it should.
Caring for your Jewellery at home
Try to avoid knocking your jewellery against hard surfaces. Even small contact can affect settings over time.
How to Care for Your Fine Jewellery
- Remove jewellery before swimming, exercising, cleaning, sleeping, or applying lotions, perfume, sunscreen, or hand sanitiser.
- Clean your pieces gently with warm water, mild soap, and a soft toothbrush. Rinse well and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
- Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or jewellery box to avoid scratching, tangling, or damage.
- Avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and abrasive products, especially with delicate gemstones.
- Have your jewellery professionally checked and cleaned regularly to ensure stones remain secure and settings stay in excellent condition.
- Platinum and gold are precious metals, but they can still scratch or wear over time. Treat each piece with care to preserve its beauty for years to come.
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Understanding how Jewellery wears
Every ring, bracelet or necklace you wear is exposed to daily life.
Simple, everyday actions like gripping, lifting, knocking your hand, or applying pressure can gradually affect the structure of a piece. Over time, this can lead to:
- Bending or distortion of bands
- Wear on claws or settings
- Movement in stones
- Surface scratching
This is a normal part of wearing fine jewellery, not a fault in the piece itself.
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Professional Maintenance
Regular professional maintenance is an important part of caring for fine jewellery.
We recommend having your pieces checked periodically, particularly if they are worn daily.
This may include:
- Checking the security of stones
- Assessing wear on claws and settings
- Professional cleaning and polishing
- Reshaping or restoring the piece where required
These checks help identify small changes before they develop into larger issues.
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A Balanced Perspective
Jewellery is made to be lived in, but not everything it encounters day to day is gentle.
Understanding that precious metals can move, and that settings can wear, allows you to care for your piece in a way that supports its longevity.
There is no blanket rule for how your jewellery will wear. Each piece varies. depending on: The thickness off the metal, the size of the diamonds or stones, the type of stones, past repairs or resizes, the hight of the setting, the claw type. All of these impact how your jewellery wears.
Our Minimums
Our minimums are built around quality, longevity and exceptional craftsmanship. Every engagement ring and fine jewellery piece is engineered to last for generations.
We understand how precious metals, diamonds and coloured gemstones interact over time. Working alongside master craftsmen, we have established minimum standards for every design, including wall thicknesses, band dimensions and setting construction.
While every piece is bespoke, there are structural elements we will never compromise on. If a design risks the long term integrity of your jewellery, we will guide you towards an alternative that achieves the same aesthetic while ensuring it remains secure, comfortable and made to be worn for a lifetime.
We are here to help, if you have any converns or questions about your UD piece please contact us anytime.