You should have your jewelry cleaned and inspected twice a year by a professional at a reputable jewelry store.

Cleaning Metals and Gemstones

Between professional cleanings, there are several ways you can clean your jewelry at home.

• Dip your jewelry in a jar of liquid jewelry cleaner. Swish it around. Soak jewelry in jewelry cleaner for up to but no more than two (2) minutes. Brush with a SOFT bristle toothbrush and rinse well. Dry with a soft towel.
• In a mug, warm some water in the microwave. Water should be WARM not HOT. Add a drop or two of blue dawn dish soap and mix till it’s sudsy. Soak jewelry for a few minutes. Brush with a SOFT bristle toothbrush and rinse well. Dry with a soft cloth.
• If you own a home ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, keep in mind what can and cannot be cleaned using vibration.
  • Any jewelry metal with no stones is okay.
  • Any jewelry metal with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, amethyst or citrine are okay if the stones have no significant cracks or inclusions
  • Emeralds, peridot, tansanite and softer gems such as opals, pearls, onyx, turquoise etc are NOT okay
  • Colored diamonds are not okay unless you are absolutely certain they have not been treated to enhance their color.

Cleaning Pearls

To clean pearl jewelry, gently wipe it after each wear with a soft, dry cloth. For more thorough cleaning, use a damp cloth with a mild, unscented soap and warm water solution, ensuring you wring out the cloth well and avoid soaking the pearls. After cleaning, pat the pearls dry with a soft cloth and allow them to air-dry completely before wearing or storing them to prevent damage to the silk string.