Melbourne client care · Made in Surat
Fine jewellery lasts a lifetime — but only with appropriate care. This guide covers the complete care routine for every type of fine jewellery: how to clean, how to store, what to avoid, when to seek professional care and how to maintain every metal and gemstone type.
The most important fine jewellery care habit is a monthly clean. Lotion, skin oil, soap residue, perfume and environmental dust accumulate on and around every jewellery piece during normal wear. This buildup dulls diamonds, reduces the lustre of gemstones and makes metal surfaces look flat and dull.
A monthly home clean removes all surface buildup and restores the original brilliance of diamonds, the lustre of gemstones and the brightness of metal. The process is simple, takes 15 minutes and requires nothing more than warm water, mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush.
| Activity / Substance | Risk | Pieces Most Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Bleach and chlorine-based cleaners | Can weaken gold alloy structure and damage metal permanently | All pieces — remove jewellery before any bleach cleaning |
| Chlorinated swimming pool water | Chlorine attacks gold alloys over time with repeated exposure | All gold jewellery — remove before swimming in pools |
| Perfume and hairspray | Alcohol and chemicals in fragrance products attack pearls and damage gemstone surfaces over time | Pearl jewellery — critical. "Last on, first off" rule applies |
| Ultrasonic cleaners | The vibration can crack emeralds, damage pearl nacre and loosen very small pavé stones | Emerald, pearl, and any piece with very fine pavé settings. Safe for diamonds in standard settings |
| Vigorous exercise with rings | Impact against metal gym equipment or hard surfaces can damage prong settings and bend ring bands | Rings — particularly thin-band rings with raised stone settings |
| Heavy manual work | Abrasion and impact. Hard surfaces can scratch metal and the force can bend settings | All pieces — particularly rings |
| Hand cream applied while wearing rings | Lotion accumulates under the stone very efficiently — the primary cause of apparent dullness in rings | Diamond and moissanite rings — remove ring, apply lotion, wait until absorbed, wash hands, then replace ring |
| Gemstone / Material | Safe to Clean With Soap & Water | Ultrasonic Safe | Specific Care Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Yes | Yes — usually | The most robust gemstone for cleaning. No specific restrictions except loose settings |
| Lab grown sapphire / ruby | Yes | Yes | Very robust. Same care as diamond |
| Lab grown emerald | Yes — gentle only | NO — never | Emerald can have fractures. Ultrasonic vibration worsens existing fractures |
| Moissanite | Yes | Yes | Same care as diamond |
| Pearl | Damp cloth only — never soak | NO — never | Nacre is porous and soft. Water and chemicals penetrate and damage it |
| 18KT Yellow / Rose Gold | Yes | Yes for the metal | No plating to protect |
| 18KT White Gold | Yes | Yes for the metal | Rhodium plating wears with ultrasonic — use sparingly |
| Platinum 950 | Yes | Yes | The most robust metal. No special care restrictions |
Contact Fenora directly for any specific care question about your piece. Yash Chandpara are directly available for all aftercare queries.
