Jewellery care guide

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Fine jewellery is made to last a lifetime — but like anything of quality, it rewards the care you give it. Whether you own a diamond ring, a gemstone pendant, or a pie-cut diamond piece, a few simple habits will keep it looking exactly as it did the day you first wore it.

Diamond Jewellery

Diamond is the hardest natural substance on earth, but the setting around it needs attention too.

Daily care: Diamonds attract grease naturally — from skin, lotions, and everyday contact. This builds up under the stone and dulls its brilliance over time. Clean your diamond jewellery regularly using a soft brush with lukewarm soapy water. Gently brush around and beneath the stone, rinse with clean water, and pat dry with a soft lint-free cloth.

What to avoid:

  • Ultrasonic cleaners — safe for some diamonds but can loosen stones in certain settings
  • Chlorine and bleach — weakens gold alloys over time
  • Wearing during heavy manual work or sports

Professional care: Bring your diamond jewellery to a trusted jeweller every few years for a professional repolish and wear check. Gold scratches and dulls with daily use — a repolish restores the original finish completely. A professional will also check for any stone movement or prong wear before it becomes a problem.

Gemstone Jewellery With Diamonds

Coloured gemstones — rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tourmalines — each have their own characteristics and some require more care than others.

General cleaning: Use a soft brush with mild lukewarm soapy water for most gemstones. Rinse gently and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid soaking — prolonged exposure to water can affect certain stones and their settings over time.

Important distinctions:

  • Rubies and sapphires are very durable and generally safe to clean with a soft brush
  • Emeralds are more delicate — avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals entirely
  • Pearls should never be submerged in water or exposed to any cleaning solution — wipe gently with a damp soft cloth only

What to avoid:

  • Ultrasonic cleaners for any gemstone jewellery unless confirmed safe by your jeweller
  • Perfumes, hairsprays, and lotions — always put jewellery on last
  • Storing multiple pieces together — gemstones and diamonds can scratch each other

Professional care: Have your gemstone pieces checked by a jeweller periodically. Gemstone settings — particularly claws and bezels — can wear with regular use. Catching this early prevents stone loss.

Pie-Cut Diamond Jewellery

Pie-cut diamonds create a distinctive geometric brilliance that sets them apart from traditional cuts. The setting technique used in pie-cut jewellery requires the same mindful care as any precision diamond work.

Cleaning: Use a soft brush with lukewarm soapy water. Work gently around each stone. Rinse carefully and dry thoroughly — water left sitting in settings can dull the appearance over time.

What to avoid:

  • Impact against hard surfaces — pie-cut settings, like all precision diamond work, are sensitive to sudden knocks
  • Ultrasonic cleaners
  • Abrasive cloths or harsh chemicals

Professional care: A professional repolish every few years will restore the gold to its original brilliance. Ask your jeweller to check the stone settings at the same time — this is a simple precaution that extends the life of your piece significantly.

General Storage Tips

How you store your jewellery matters as much as how you clean it.

  • Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or individual compartment — diamonds and gemstones will scratch each other if stored together
  • Keep jewellery in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity
  • Remove jewellery before swimming, showering, exercising, or any manual work
  • Always put jewellery on last — after perfume, lotion, and hairspray

The Value of Regular Professional Maintenance

Even jewellery that looks perfect benefits from a professional check every two to three years. Gold wears and scratches with daily use. Prongs and settings can loosen gradually without being visible to the eye. A repolish restores the original finish. A wear check catches any issues before they become costly repairs.

At Trinity Designer Jewel we are always happy to assess a piece and advise on any care or restoration needed. If you have a question about maintaining your jewellery, contact us directly.

WhatsApp: +66 94 642 0251 Email: sales@trinitydesignerjewel.com