Good jewelry lasts longer when it is looked after. Moissanite is a tough stone, but the metal around it, whether 14K gold plate or silver, benefits from a little care. These habits keep your pieces looking the way they did the day they arrived.
Cleaning moissanite
Moissanite is hard and easy to clean. Soak your piece for a few minutes in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, brush gently with a soft toothbrush, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth. Oils from skin and lotion are what dull a stone, so a quick wipe after wearing goes a long way.
Protecting gold-plated pieces
Gold plate is a thin layer of gold over another metal, and it can wear over time with friction, sweat and chemicals. To help it last:
- Put jewelry on after perfume, hairspray and lotion, and take it off before swimming, showering and working out.
- Skip harsh cleaners, abrasive cloths and ultrasonic cleaners on plated pieces.
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear.
Caring for silver
Silver can darken with time as it reacts with air and moisture. Storing it in a sealed pouch and wiping it after wear slows this down. If a piece does dull, a soft polishing cloth made for silver usually brings the shine back. Pieces that combine silver with moissanite, like the Omnia Ring, can be cleaned the same way as any silver jewelry, avoiding rough scrubbing around the stones.
Storing your jewelry
Keep each piece in its own pouch or a lined box so stones and metal do not scratch one another. Store chains fastened so they do not tangle. If you stack charms or wear several rings together, take them off separately rather than pulling them off as a group.
How often should you clean it?
For jewelry you wear often, a quick soft-cloth wipe after each wear and a gentle wash every few weeks is plenty. Pieces you wear less often mostly need a wipe before they go back into storage. If a stone looks cloudy, it is almost always a film of skin oil or lotion, and a soap-and-water wash brings it back.
What to avoid
- Chlorine and pool water, which can dull metal and damage plating.
- Bleach and household cleaners.
- Rough towels and tissues for drying, which can scratch plated surfaces.
- Tossing pieces loose in a bag or drawer.
A few habits worth building
- Check clasps and settings once in a while, especially on pieces you wear daily.
- Take jewelry off to sleep.
- Do not wear it while cleaning with household products.
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