How do I clean my gold jewellery at home?

Clean gold jewellery with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft brush. Soak for 15-20 minutes, gently brush, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a soft lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners.

How do I prevent my silver jewellery from tarnishing?

Store silver in an airtight container with anti-tarnish strips. Keep away from humidity and chemicals. Polish regularly with a silver polishing cloth. Wear your silver often - skin oils can help prevent tarnish.

Can I wear my jewellery in the shower or pool?

No, remove jewellery before showering, swimming, or exercising. Chlorine, salt water, and soap can damage metals and loosen stone settings. Water can also accelerate tarnishing and damage delicate pieces.

How often should I have my engagement ring professionally cleaned?

Have your engagement ring professionally cleaned and inspected every 6-12 months. This ensures the settings are secure and the stones are safe. LAVAYA offers complimentary cleaning for all our pieces.

How do I care for pearl jewellery?

Pearls are delicate organic gems. Put pearls on last after perfume and makeup, wipe with a soft damp cloth after wearing, never use chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners, and store flat to prevent stretching of silk threads.

Jewellery Care Guide

Preserve the beauty of your LAVAYA pieces with our expert care recommendations.

General Care Tips

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Avoid Moisture

Remove jewellery before swimming, showering, or exercising. Water and humidity can tarnish metals and damage delicate stones.

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Apply Products First

Put on jewellery after applying perfume, lotions, and makeup. These products contain chemicals that can damage metals and gemstones.

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Store Properly

Keep pieces in the LAVAYA velvet pouch or a soft-lined jewellery box. Store items separately to prevent scratching.

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Clean Regularly

Gently polish your jewellery with a soft, lint-free cloth after each wear to remove oils and restore shine.

Caring for Different Metals

Gold

Gold is a durable metal but can still scratch. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.

Tip: Store gold pieces separately to prevent scratching from harder gemstones or other metals.

Sterling Silver

Silver naturally tarnishes over time when exposed to air. Use a silver polishing cloth to restore shine. For deeper cleaning, use a specialised silver cleaner.

Tip: Store in an airtight container with anti-tarnish strips to slow oxidation.

Rose Gold

Rose gold contains copper, which can react with skin acids. Clean regularly with lukewarm water and mild soap. Avoid harsh chemicals.

Tip: The unique pink hue may deepen slightly over time - this is natural and adds character.

Gemstone Care

Hardness Guide

Different gemstones have different hardness levels. Harder stones are more scratch-resistant but all gems benefit from careful handling.

Diamond

Hardness: 10

Sapphire/Ruby

Hardness: 9

Emerald

Hardness: 7.5-8

Pearl

Hardness: 2.5-4

Pearl Care

Pearls are organic gems that require special care. Always put pearls on last and take them off first. Wipe with a soft damp cloth after wearing. Never use ultrasonic cleaners, steam, or chemicals. Store pearls flat to prevent stretching of silk threads.

Professional Services

LAVAYA Care Program

We offer complimentary cleaning and inspection services for all LAVAYA pieces. Our master jewellers can also provide:

• Professional ultrasonic and steam cleaning
• Prong tightening and stone security checks
• Rhodium plating for white gold pieces
• Ring resizing and chain repairs

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Questions About Care?

Our concierge team is always happy to provide personalised care advice for your pieces.

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