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AURELIA

Client Care

Care Guide

A few simple habits keep your gold and diamonds looking their best for a lifetime.

Gold

  • Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or lined box to prevent scratching.
  • Put jewelry on last — after perfume, lotion, hairspray and makeup, which can dull the finish.
  • Remove before showering, swimming, exercising or cleaning; chlorine and harsh chemicals are hard on gold.
  • To clean, soak briefly in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, brush gently with a soft toothbrush, rinse, and pat dry.
  • Buff with a soft, lint-free cloth to bring back the shine.

Diamonds

  • Diamonds attract oils from skin and lotion, which quiet their sparkle — clean them often.
  • Use the same warm-water-and-mild-soap bath, working a soft brush gently behind the stone where residue collects.
  • Handle a piece by its band rather than the stone to keep it bright between cleanings.
  • Store diamonds apart from other pieces — a diamond will scratch softer stones and metals.
  • Keep them away from chlorine, bleach and abrasive cleaners.

Everyday

  • Take pieces off before bed and before anything rough on the hands.
  • Have prongs and clasps looked at periodically so stones stay secure.
  • When in doubt, a gentle warm-water clean is always safe.