Jewellery Care
How to Care for Your Jewellery
Proper care is crucial to preserving the beauty and longevity of your fine jewellery. Follow these essential tips to keep your pieces looking stunning:
- Regular Inspection: Check for loose stones or scratches regularly. Early detection helps prevent significant damage.
- Regular Cleaning: Clean your jewellery frequently, especially daily pieces. Use a mild soap solution and a soft brush for intricate designs. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
- Ultrasonic Cleaning: Not all gemstones can withstand ultrasonic cleaning. While it’s effective, it may loosen stones or cause scratches if items aren't separated correctly. Avoid this method for softer stones like emeralds, pearls, opals, topaz, and tanzanite. For diamond, sapphire, and spinel pieces, schedule an ultrasonic clean annually at Harlin Jones for optimal brilliance, sumer@harlinjones.com
- Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Keep your jewellery away from aggressive cleaners, perfumes, and lotions, as they can tarnish and damage your pieces.
- Proper Storage: Store jewellery in a clean, dry place, using soft pouches or lined boxes to prevent scratching. Store diamond pieces separately to avoid damage.
- Remove During Activities: Always take off your jewellery while exercising, swimming, or doing chores to avoid accidental damage.
- Protecting Delicate Gemstones: Handle softer gemstones like emeralds and pearls with care, as they are more prone to scratches and fractures. For everyday wear, diamonds, sapphires, and spinels are more resilient, but still require careful handling.
- Caring for 18K White Gold: Our white gold jewellery features rhodium plating for an enhanced finish. Expect to replate every 12-18 months; we offer this service for convenience with a minimal charge.
- Professional Maintenance: For valuable or heirloom pieces, consider an annual professional cleaning and inspection. Contact us at sumer@harlinjones.com to book a visit to our Sydney Studio.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure your fine jewellery remains a beautiful, timeless investment for generations to come.
Repairs & Maintenance: Ensuring Longevity in Your Fine Jewellery
Jewellery maintenance is as vital as its creation. Well-crafted fine jewellery, while durable, requires regular care to preserve its beauty and functionality—much like a luxury car needs annual servicing.
Annual Inspection
We recommend bringing your jewellery in at least once a year for a complimentary inspection and professional clean. Our skilled jewellers will assess your pieces and advise on any necessary maintenance. To schedule an inspection, please email sumer@harlinjones.com.
Repairs
Wear and tear can lead to lose prongs or stone loss. If you notice any damage or loosening, return your jewellery to us promptly for evaluation. Enjoy complimentary claw tightening within the first year of wear; after that, our expert team will assess future maintenance needs, which may incur a fee.
We also strongly encourage insuring your jewellery for protection against loss or damage. For inquiries about our repair policies or further assistance, please contact us at sumer@harlinjones.com.
By prioritising maintenance, you can ensure your fine jewellery remains a cherished investment for years to come.