Jewelry Care

Jewelry should be checked regularly for damage or wear by a professional. If you have any concerns about the condition of your jewelry, take it to your local member of the NAJ. They will take great pride in helping you keep yours looking as good as the day it was bought. Here are a few tips on some of the things you can do to keep it in great shape:

- Take your jewelry off if you're involved in any activity that could scratch, knock, or damage it. If in any doubt, take it off and keep it safe.
- Take it off when you go to bed.
- Keep it well away from chemicals, especially chlorine. If it does come into contact with chemicals, rinse it in water immediately.
- Bathe and apply any lotions or perfumes before you put your jewelry on. Organic gemstones like pearls and opals are particularly vulnerable to acids, even sweat.
- Store it separately, ideally in a soft-lined box or case, so that your favorite pieces don't tangle, rub, or scratch one another. Pearls in particular should be kept separately as hard gemstones easily scratch them.
- Make sure chains and necklaces are fastened when storing to avoid tangling.
- Remove jewelry while cooking, cleaning, and washing up.