Want to show your jewelry the love that it deserves? Enjoy our list of tips and tricks that are sure to keep your jewelry sparkling and shining.

Basic Jewelry Cleaning Tips
•    What you’ll need to get started
•    Ready, set, clean
•    Keeping your jewelry safe

Special Jewelry Cleaning Tips
•    Good-to-know tips to keep your gold glistening
•    How to clean sterling silver jewelry
•    How to clean pearl jewelry
•    How to clean costume jewelry
•    How to store jewelry properly

Got everything from the list above? We just have one little reminder for you before you begin. Not all metals and jewelry types are the same and might require varied treatment. We recommend checking our special care instructions beneath to avoid any misunderstandings before you start. 

Repeat the easy-to-follow steps below: 

Step 1

Prepare the cleaning solution in a small bowl by mixing two tablespoons of mild dishwashing liquid with one quart of lukewarm water. If you're using a commercial jewelry cleaner, read and follow the instructions on the product. Make sure the expiration date has not passed. Expired cleaner may be ineffective or could even damage your jewelry.

Step 2

Soak jewelry for 10 to 20 minutes to soften residue and dirt.

Step 3

Gently brush the sides, top, bottom and underside with your soft bristle brush.

Step 4

Rinse with clean water. Don’t forget to plug your sink’s drain or rinse in a separate bowl of water.

Step 5

Pat dry–don't rub–with a clean cloth. Try to avoid using paper products like napkins and paper towels that can scratch your jewelry.

•    Showering or swimming. Exposure to water can speed up the deterioration of plated metals.
•    Cleaning around the house. Whenever harsh chemicals like bleach are a part of your cleaning routine, take off your jewelry! Cleaning sprays may work on your kitchen counter, but they can damage a gold ring. 
•    During strenuous workouts. No one wants a precious gemstone to get knocked out of its setting during a burpee routine. Plus, sweating is great for your skin but not so great for your jewelry.
•    When applying makeup, lotions, hair sprays or perfumes. Make putting on your jewelry your last step of getting ready!

Good-To-Know Tips To Keep Your Gold Glistening

Keep your jewelry looking as good as gold with these gold jewelry care tips: 
•    Gold is a soft metal and can be easily damaged or scratched.
•    It's always best to store gold pieces separately–even in individual jewelry bags–to prevent scratching.
•    After wearing, wipe with a soft cloth to remove debris, oils and perspiration. This helps keep the piece clean and restore its shine.

Good news: The best way to keep silver jewelry clean is to wear it! Oils from your skin can help keep silver clean and shiny, so the more you wear it, the better it will look. But if you're looking for some more in-depth tips to keep your sterling silver jewelry shining bright, keep reading.

•    To prevent tarnishing, avoid contact with lotions, cosmetics, perfumes and hair products.
•    To restore shine, use a silver polishing or microfiber cloth. Wipe jewelry in a long back-and-forth motion when polishing. Rubbing in circles to polish silver could magnify tiny scratches.
•    If simple polishing doesn't do the trick, follow the basic cleaning guidelines outlined above.
•    Store your silver pieces in a jewelry box where it will not be exposed to open air—even an airtight plastic bag can prevent tarnish.
•    If your silver jewelry item has a gemstone in it, we don't recommend using any sort of commercial cleaner. Check out this Gemstone Enhancement and Care Chart for special care instructions.

Pearls are gorgeous gemstones of the sea, but they are quite delicate and have special care instructions. If you follow this guide on how to protect your pearls, they're sure to last a long time.

•    When getting ready, pearls should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.
•    Avoid contact with lotions, cosmetics, perfumes and hair products.
•    Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear.
•    Don't use steamers, ultrasonic cleaners or soak pearls in water.
•    Store separately in fabric-lined compartments to avoid scratching.
•    Store pearl necklaces and bracelets flat to prevent stretching.

Keep your costume jewelry in glamorous shape with these simple steps. 
•    Wipe gently with a clean, damp cloth and use as little water as possible.
•    Dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
•    Let air dry before wearing or storing.
•    Glue is often used to attach stones in costume or fashion jewelry, so be mindful of that when cleaning.

Not only is platinum durable and hypoallergenic, but it also has a beautiful silver-white luster. Follow these tips to maintain that shine: 
•    Regularly polish platinum with a polishing cloth. Wipe jewelry in a long back-and-forth motion when polishing. 
•    If your platinum pieces are for everyday wear, it’s best to take them through the cleaning steps outlined above monthly.

How you care for your jewelry when you're not wearing it is just as important as when you are wearing it. 
Jewelry boxes are the way to go when maintaining a diverse jewelry collection. Not only do they make finding the right jewelry for your outfit even easier, but did you know there's more benefits to storing your jewelry away? Gemstones, diamonds and metals can damage other jewelry items if pieces are stored together. So get organized and keep your jewelry pieces in separate containers.

Another organization hack for your jewelry box is making sure that clasps are fastened when you're storing away jewelry. Doing this simple step helps prevent your chains from tangling into knots. Also, always make sure jewelry is completely dry before storing. If it's not, your jewelry can tarnish quickly.

Copper has a beautiful glow you’ll never want to dull, and if you follow our advice, your copper jewelry  should stay bright.
•    Copper is prone to tarnish, so as soon as you start to see tarnish or discoloration, it’s time to clean! Encountering chemicals or even sweat can trigger tarnishing.
•    Reach for a polishing cloth after every wear to wipe away smudges and possible dirt from the day.
•    Properly storing copper jewelry will be key to preventing tarnish. Pro tip: place separate pieces in resealable plastic bags.

Your jewelry that’s “plated” with another metal allows you to have rich gold looks for less because the core metal is often more affordable. To keep that top layer of gold pristine, plated jewelry might need some extra care.
•    Don’t wear your jewelry when cleaning with harsh chemicals or swimming in chlorinated pools or hot tubs. Acids, alcohols and other chemicals can start to dissolve the top layer of metal. 
•    It’s a great idea to polish plated jewelry after each wear and to follow the above cleaning steps as soon as you start to see any kind of tarnish on the plated metal.