Curious about the 10 best ways to care for your sparkle or jewellery for their optimum maintenance? Good news, I can help you with such advice, as I have been working in the industry for years.

To make sure that your jewellery collection goes through impeccable maintenance, buy a special box to keep it in it. Perform a ritual from putting your necklaces, rings, and other pieces in the box and taking it out every day. While doing so, don’t forget that these pieces are as precious as you or the giver.

But now back to the part of this article that sends you straight to the information you need. In other words, read the 10 ways to care for your sparkle below and if you can, follow my guidelines. The most important thing is that your jewellery shines to send a clear message about your personality.

10 Ways To Care For Your Sparkle Or Jewellery Maintenance 101 

Since I have said that I know the 10 ways to care for your sparkle, let me also present them. Don’t be shy to read, as I hopefully explain things clearly, in sections made of short paragraphs. I will also try to make the presentation a bit poetic, like every woman deserves.

1. Clean Regularly And Gently

Now let’s move on to the next step, which is regular cleaning. Following this rule is key because with time, jewellery is exposed to skin oils, dust, sweat, and pollutants. If this happens, it no longer shines, so you must gently help restore its sparkle.

You can clean your jewellery bought at the Red Lily ethical and responsible shop using warm water and a mild soap. After, gently rub it with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Don’t use any abrasive cleaners or brushes that can scratch gemstones or delicate metals.

There are also specialty jewellery cleaners available for specific materials, but make sure they are a safe first. Each of your piece’s types like opals or pearls should be cared for properly. To avoid accidental damage to antique pieces or heavily soiled jewellery, go to a professional jewellery cleaner.

2. Take Your Jewellery Off Before Physical Activities

Before you engage in any physical activity of any kind, including yoga, it’s crucial to remove your Red Lily jewellery. This way, you will make sure that you preserve its condition and longevity. Sweat can tarnish metals, and chlorine in pools or hot tubs can weaken or erode gold and other materials.

Besides, physical impact during contact sports may bend metal settings, loosen stones, and cause scratches too. In addition, cleaning your pieces can become much more difficult, if you expose them to soil or dirt. Bracelets and rings are at high risk during physical tasks, so pay special attention to them.

Lastly in this section, make sure you always store your jewellery safely. By doing so, you make sure that it is in pristine condition and that you don’t misplace it. If you are on the move, put it in special pouches, separately.

3. Avoid Contact With Chemicals

Protect the shine of your jewellery and maintain its structural integrity by keeping it away from harsh chemicals. Cleaning products, lotions, perfumes, and everyday substances can tarnish metals and discolour gemstones. They are also dangerous because they weaken prongs and settings over time.

If you want an example of how dangerous chemicals are for jewellery, learn that chlorine is swimming pools also erodes metals. Acidic or abrasive compounds are very dangerous for delicate stones like opals, pearls, and turquoise. It’s important to remember too, to dry your skin before you put on any piece, especially a necklace.

If you expose your jewellery regularly to damage, you can cause to it irreparable damage and dull its appearance. Therefore, keep it away from any of the substances mentioned above and preserve its beauty for years to come. If you do, you will wear it proudly for special events and gift it to your daughters or nieces.

4. Store Separately

Jewellery sold by the Red Lily shop can sometimes be very expensive and bright, depending on materials. As I have mentioned in the Intro section of this article, proper storage is an essential step in maintaining it. Some ladies keep all their pieces in a single container, and this leads to tangles, scratches, or unnecessary wear. 

But let me explain why you must do all these things to avoid the wear and tear of your jewellery. For example, opals and pearls are delicate gemstones that easily get damaged when they rub against harder metals or diamonds. Therefore, store each piece in its own soft pouch or a separate compartment. 

Buy a jewellery box lined with felt or velvet. Hung your necklaces individually or lay them flat to prevent knotting. For 100% protection, clean your silver jewellery with anti-tarnish strips to reduce oxidation.

5. Don’t Sleep With Your Jewellery On

Red Lily sells some of the most adorable and impressive outfits and jewellery pieces, it’s true. But this doesn’t mean at night you or your daughter should be on the catwalk. Hence, you shouldn’t wear it while spending time in between the sheets.

While you may think that sleeping with your jewellery on seems harmless, it isn’t. On the contrary, doing so leads to unnecessary damage and wear. While you sleep, your movements can cause chains to tangle, kink, and ultimately break.

On the other hand, prong settlings might bend, whereas gemstones can loosen or fall out. When pressed against hard surfaces, rings and bracelets can become deformed, especially in softer metals like silver or gold. Besides, bedding fabrics might snag in intricate designs, causing serious damage to both metals and stones.

6. Keep Away From Extreme Temperatures

To shield your jewellery pieces from drastic changes in heat or cold, shield it from extreme temperatures. The metal setting can become weak under high temperatures, causing prongs or stones to become brittle and to loosen. When exposed to direct sunlight for too long, certain gemstones like citrine, amethyst, or aquamarine may fade or discolour.

As far as pearls and opals go, these can dry out and crack because they have natural water content. In a similar manner, freezing temperatures causes metals to become brittle and increases the risk of breakage. Under rapid temperature changes and thermal shocks, gemstones fracture.

Don’t leave jewellery in hot cars, near heating devices, or in freezing environments. When you don’t use it, store it in cool, stable places, away from direct sunlight or extreme conditions. Protect it from extreme temperatures to ensure it is durable and remains beautiful for long.

7. Re-Plate White Gold or Rhodium-Plated Pieces

Rhodium-plated and white gold jewellery require occasional re-plating for the most brilliant finish. With time, the rhodium layer gives white gold a bright and reflective shine that wears off because of regular use. When this happens, the natural yellowish tone of the underlying gold gets exposed.

The previously mentioned process happens regularly, especially for frequently worn pieces such as rings. If you want to restore their luster, have them re-plated by a professional jeweller. Clean them, repair their scratches, and gently apply a fresh rhodium coating on their surface.

Re-plating depends on factors such as wear frequency, but I recommend you to do it every 1-2 years. If you take good care of the pieces you have bought at the Red Lily online shop, you can extend the plating’s life. This doesn’t only enhance the jewellery’s appearance, but it also adds it a protective layer.

8. Rotate Your Jewelry

If you rotate your jewellery, you ensure that every piece of crystal lasts for a long time and keeps its sparkle. If you wear it every day, this can lead to excessive wear and tear. Wear and tear happen especially when rings and bracelets experience friction constantly.

Moreover, if you switch between pieces, you allow each piece to rest. This way, you reduce exposure to harsh elements such as oils, sweat, and oils. Such a practice helps preserve it, and prevent scratching it, or premature tarnishing.

You can also alternate between pieces, to keep them looking exciting and fresh. For instance, change between gold and silver, or platinum pieces. If you do, you reduce the metal specific wear to prolong their lifespan.

9. Keep Jewellery Away From Electronics And Magnets

Your Red Lily jewellery can also get seriously damaged by electronics and magnets. This happens particularly with pieces that have intricate metalwork or magnetic clasps. It’s also important to note here that magnets can weaken or disrupt certain jewellery components’ structural integrity.

Magnets affect certain gemstones, such as naturally magnetic stones or lodestones. This leads to discolouration, which is something you don’t want for your attires. Phones, computers, and tablets emit magnetic fields that cause unwanted effects on delicate pieces.

To put it more simply, don’t wear for long periods electronic devices near your adornments. For instance, watches with metal bands or quartz movements can lose accuracy and even stop working if exposed to them. My honest advice is to keep your sparkle away from such influences so that you protect its beauty and longevity.

10. Avoid Submersion For Porous Stones

Since they absorb liquids, pearls, opals, coral, and turquoise are porous stones. If you submerge them into water or a cleaning solution, they get damaged or discoloured for good. Their surface deteriorates or cracks, so they lose their natural lustre.

Opals contain water within their structure, but cleaning agents or water can cause them to dry out. If you want these stones to remain beautiful, always clean them gently with a damp, soft cloth. Don’t soak any in water and remove them before taking a bath or swimming.

The better you care for your porous stones and handle them, the better you help maintain their integrity. In the same manner, you help maintain their appearance and ensure that they will shine brightly for years. Porous stones may not be the most practical, but you could wear them with an everyday Red Lily outfit.

Pros And Cons Of Caring For Your Sparkle Jewellery

There are some cons of caring for your sparkle jewellery too, as they are with everything. I will enumerate both the pros of doing so too, in a table here. So, let’s see which they are:

Pros	Cons
Extended Longevity	Time-Consuming
Enhanced Appearance	Additional Costs
Prevention of Damage	Risk of Overhandling

Conclusion

Now that you know the 10 ways to care for your sparkle, you can go ahead and do so. Maintain it properly, especially if you want to leave it as an inheritance to your daughters, granddaughters, and so forth. Red Lily surely has something on offer for whenever you are ready to buy.