🌟 Why Your Jewelry Deserves Exceptional Care
At Luma Moissanite, we understand that every piece of jewelry—from your moissanite engagement ring to a thoughtful anniversary gift—tells a unique love story. Proper maintenance is essential to preserving the brilliance, durability, and sentiment of these treasures for generations. A simple rule of thumb: your jewelry should be the last thing you put on when going out, and the first thing you take off when you return home.
💎 Essential General Jewelry Care Tips
Following these universal guidelines will significantly extend the life and beauty of your fine jewelry:
Remove Jewelry Before Activities: Always take off rings, necklaces, and bracelets before engaging in strenuous activities like sports, gardening, heavy lifting, or exercising. Impact can loosen settings, and sweat can accelerate tarnish.
Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Direct exposure to harsh chemicals found in household cleaners, chlorine (in pools and hot tubs), bleach, or abrasive cleaning agents can irreversibly damage metals and some gemstones. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with clean, fresh water.
Apply Products First: Always apply lotions, perfumes, hairspray, and makeup before putting on your jewelry. These substances contain oils and chemicals that build up a cloudy film, dulling your stone’s sparkle.
Prevent Tangles and Damage: Take off jewelry before sleeping. Necklaces can tangle, leading to broken chains, and settings can be strained, increasing the risk of stone loss.
Proper Storage is Key: Store pieces separately in a soft-lined jewelry box or a fabric pouch. Harder gemstones (like moissanite) can easily scratch softer metals or delicate stones (like pearls or opals).
Control Environment: Keep your fine jewelry away from prolonged direct sunlight, high heat, or overly damp environments to prevent fading and tarnishing.
Regular Professional Check-ups: Have your fine jewelry checked by a professional jeweler every 6 to 12 months. They can inspect the prongs and settings to ensure your valuable stones are secure.
✨ Caring for Your Luma Moissanite & Diamonds
While Moissanite and diamonds are among the hardest and most durable gemstones available for daily wear, they still need regular cleaning to maintain their signature brilliance.
Combatting Oil Build-up: Oils from your skin, hand creams, and everyday dust are the primary culprits in reducing sparkle.
Simple At-Home Cleaning Method:
Soak your jewelry in a bowl of warm water mixed with a few drops of mild dish soap (like Dawn) for about 15-20 minutes.
Gently brush the stone, especially the back and underneath the setting, with a soft-bristled toothbrush (a dedicated jewelry brush is best).
Rinse thoroughly under clean, lukewarm running water.
Dry with a clean, lint-free cloth (microfiber is ideal).
Cleaning to Avoid: Never use harsh abrasives, powdered cleaners, or bleach, as these can damage the metal settings of your moissanite ring.
🥂 Caring for Gold Jewelry (18K & 14K White, Yellow, Rose)
Gold is timeless but can scratch easily, and white gold requires special attention.
Cleaning Process:
Mix a few drops of mild soap with lukewarm water.
Soak gold jewelry for 10 to 15 minutes.
Gently clean with a soft toothbrush, focusing on intricate designs and settings.
Rinse thoroughly and dry completely with a soft, lint-free cloth.
White Gold Maintenance: White gold is typically plated with rhodium to give it its bright white finish. This plating wears off over time, revealing a slightly yellowish tint. Re-plating every 1–2 years by a jeweler is recommended to maintain its brilliant white luster.
Avoid Temperature Shock: Do not expose gold jewelry to sudden, harsh temperature changes (e.g., placing it in ice water).
🌙 Caring for Sterling Silver (925) Jewelry
Sterling silver is durable but naturally prone to tarnish (oxidation), especially when exposed to humidity and air.
Tarnish Prevention: Store silver in an airtight bag (like a Ziploc) or a jewelry box with anti-tarnish strips when not wearing it.
Gentle Cleaning: The easiest way to clean is by using a silver-specific cleaning cloth with anti-tarnish agents.
Deep Cleaning for Tarnish:
Soak the piece in warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap for 10 minutes, then gently brush.
For stubborn tarnish, soak for a few minutes in a mixture of white vinegar and water, then immediately brush and rinse thoroughly.
Rinse well and ensure it is air-dried completely before storing.
🌸 Special Care for Delicate Gemstones & Materials
Pearls & Organic Gems (Opals, Coral): These are extremely delicate and sensitive. Never expose them to acids, perfumes, household cleaners, or even prolonged contact with sweat. Always wipe pearls gently with a soft cloth after each wear. Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaning entirely.
Colored Gemstones (Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Aquamarine): Many colored gems are treated to enhance their color. Use lukewarm (not hot) water and a mild soap solution. Be extremely cautious with ultrasonic or steam cleaners, as high heat or vibrations can damage certain treatments (especially in emeralds or opals).
🎁 Keep Your Jewelry Shining for Every Moment
By incorporating these simple, professional care tips into your routine, your Luma Moissanite jewelry—from your wedding set to your luxury gift—will maintain its breathtaking sparkle. We proudly serve our customers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, and globally.
Our goal at Luma Moissanite is to ensure your investment in beauty lasts a lifetime. Buy moissanite jewelry online with confidence, knowing you have the expertise to keep it dazzling.