Keeping Your Jewelry Radiant
Your Yuef Jewelry pieces are crafted with the finest materials and deserve proper care to maintain their beauty for generations. Follow our comprehensive guide to ensure your precious jewelry remains as stunning as the day you received it.
Regular Cleaning
Clean your jewelry regularly with a soft-bristled brush and mild soapy water. Gently scrub to remove dirt and oils, then rinse thoroughly and dry with a lint-free cloth.
Proper Storage
Store each piece separately in a soft-lined jewelry box to prevent scratches. Consider using anti-tarnish strips for silver pieces to maintain their luster.
Avoid Chemicals
Remove jewelry before using household cleaners, swimming in chlorinated water, or applying beauty products like perfume, hairspray, or lotion.
Activity Removal
Take off your jewelry before physical activities such as exercise, gardening, or sports to prevent damage or loss.
Professional Check-ups
Have your jewelry inspected by a professional jeweler annually to check for loose settings, worn prongs, and to perform a deep cleaning.
Gentle Handling
When dealing with jewelry in daily life, try to avoid violently pulling the inlaid parts and the main gemstone. This is one of the ways to maintain the jewelry. Try to hold the main part of the jewelry's material.
Material-Specific Care
Gold Jewelry
Gold can tarnish over time when exposed to oils and chemicals. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. For deeper cleaning, use a jewelry cleaning solution specifically formulated for gold.
Note that gold plating requires extra care - avoid abrasive cleaners that can wear away the plating.
Silver Jewelry
Silver naturally tarnishes. Use a silver polishing cloth for regular maintenance. For deeper cleaning, use a silver cleaning solution following product instructions carefully.
Store silver jewelry with anti-tarnish strips and in airtight containers when not in use.
Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds attract oils, which can make them appear dull. Clean with a mixture of warm water and mild dish soap, using a soft brush to reach under the stone.
Regularly check diamond settings to ensure stones are secure, especially after heavy use.
Colored Gemstones
Different gemstones require specific care. Most can be cleaned with warm soapy water, but avoid harsh chemicals.
Porous stones like opals and pearls are particularly delicate - consult a professional for cleaning recommendations.
Jewelry Type Care
Necklaces & Chains
- Regularly check clasps for wear and security
- Store chains flat or hung to prevent tangling
- Gently brush between links when cleaning
Earrings
- Clean posts and backings regularly to prevent irritation
- Store in divided compartments to protect delicate designs
- Check earring backs for tightness to prevent loss
Bracelets
- Fasten clasps before storing to prevent tangling
- Remove before heavy manual activity to prevent stretching
- For stretch bracelets, avoid overstretching when putting on/taking off
Rings
- Remove when washing hands or applying lotion
- Check prongs regularly to ensure stones are secure
- Rotate rings on your finger periodically to prevent uneven wear
Recommended Care Tools
- Non-abrasive jewelry cleaner solution
- Soft-bristled cleaning brush (toothbrush size)
- Microfiber polishing cloth
- Anti-tarnish strips for storage
- Jewelry storage box with separate compartments
