Jewelry Care

Summer Jewelry Care: Keeping Your Gems and Metals Sparkling All Season Long Summer’s long days, salty breezes, and sunny adventures are perfect for showing off your favorite jewelry pieces—but heat, sweat, chlorine, and UV rays can all take a toll. To ensure your rings, necklaces, and earrings look their best from Memorial Day picnics to Labor Day beach days, follow these simple care routines and storage tips tailored for the summer months. 1. Shield Your Metals from Heat and Humidity Gold (Solid & Plated) Solid gold is relatively low-maintenance, but high heat can soften alloys over time. Avoid leaving 14K...

Welcome to our educational Jewelry Guide! When choosing jewelry, especially for daily wear pieces like engagement rings, the hardness of your gemstones is crucial. Let's explore why the Mohs scale should be your best friend in jewelry selection, and how to balance beauty with practicality.UNDERSTANDING THE MOHS SCALE & JEWELRY DURABILITY1. WHAT IS THE MOHS SCALE?* Created by Friedrich Mohs in 1812 to measure mineral hardness* Ranges from 1 (softest - talc) to 10 (hardest - diamond)* Each number represents a mineral's resistance to scratching* Critical for determining if a gemstone is suitable for daily wear* Pro tip: A gemstone...

Cold Weather Jewelry Care: Keeping Your Sparkle Safe in the Snow Welcome to our seasonal Jewelry Care Blog! As the temperature drops and snow starts falling, your jewelry needs special attention. Here are our essential fall and winter care tips to keep your precious pieces safe and sparkling through the cold months. Essential Winter Jewelry Care Tips 1. Snow Safety & Recovery Remove rings before making snowballs or shoveling snow - cold fingers shrink, making it easier for rings to slip off If you lose jewelry in the snow, mark the spot immediately with a bright marker or stick Consider using...

Welcome to the Jewelry Care Blog! If you have questions about care, storage, or the specifics on different metals, this is your place. We'll update you on tips on these and more, so keep up to date by signing up for our email list here!Today, we are breaking down the basics of cleaning and storage of your precious rings and necklaces straight from Jewelers of America, one of the largest and most knowledgeable jewelry companies in America. If you want to learn more about them, check out their homepage or, to learn more about the frequently asked questions below, here...