Jewellery Care Guide

Jewellery Care Guide

Keep Your Lab-Grown Gemstones Sparkling for Generations

✨ Proper Care Ensures Lasting Beauty

With the right care, your lab-grown emeralds, rubies, and sapphires will maintain their brilliance and beauty for a lifetime. Follow our expert guidance to protect your precious jewellery.

General Jewellery Care Tips

✓ Remove Before Activities

Take off your jewellery before exercising, swimming, cleaning, gardening, or any activities involving chemicals or impact.

✓ Put On Last, Take Off First

Apply cosmetics, perfume, hairspray, and lotions before putting on your jewellery. Remove jewellery first when undressing.

✓ Store Properly

Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or lined jewellery box to prevent scratching. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

✓ Regular Inspections

Check settings and clasps regularly to ensure stones are secure. Have your jewellery professionally inspected annually.

Gemstone-Specific Care

💚 Caring for Emeralds

Hardness: 7.5-8 on Mohs scale | Special Considerations: Moderate durability

Cleaning Your Emeralds:

  • Gentle cleaning only: Use lukewarm water with a few drops of mild washing-up liquid
  • Soft brush: Use a very soft toothbrush or cloth to gently clean the stone
  • Rinse carefully: Rinse with clean lukewarm water
  • Pat dry: Use a soft, lint-free cloth to dry thoroughly
  • Avoid: Ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners, harsh chemicals, and hot water

Special Care Notes:

  • Emeralds are more delicate than rubies and sapphires—handle with extra care
  • Avoid sudden temperature changes which can cause thermal shock
  • Remove emerald jewellery before applying hand cream or lotions
  • Our lab-grown emeralds have fewer inclusions, making them more durable than most natural emeralds

❤️ Caring for Rubies

Hardness: 9 on Mohs scale | Special Considerations: Excellent durability

Cleaning Your Rubies:

  • Warm soapy water: Mix warm water with mild washing-up liquid
  • Soft brush: Use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the stone and setting
  • Rinse thoroughly: Rinse under warm running water
  • Dry completely: Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth
  • Optional: Professional ultrasonic cleaning is safe for untreated lab-grown rubies

Special Care Notes:

  • Rubies are extremely durable—second only to diamonds in hardness
  • Perfect for everyday wear, including engagement rings
  • Can withstand ultrasonic and steam cleaning (our lab-grown rubies are untreated)
  • Still remove before heavy physical activities to protect the setting

💙 Caring for Sapphires

Hardness: 9 on Mohs scale | Special Considerations: Excellent durability

Cleaning Your Sapphires:

  • Warm soapy water: Mix warm water with mild washing-up liquid
  • Soft brush: Use a soft toothbrush to gently clean all surfaces
  • Rinse well: Rinse under warm running water to remove all soap
  • Dry thoroughly: Use a soft, lint-free cloth
  • Optional: Professional ultrasonic or steam cleaning is safe for our lab-grown sapphires

Special Care Notes:

  • Sapphires are extremely durable—ideal for daily wear
  • All colours (blue, pink, yellow, etc.) can be cleaned the same way
  • Safe for ultrasonic and steam cleaning as our sapphires are untreated
  • Perfect for engagement rings and heirloom pieces

Metal Care

Gold (Yellow, White, Rose)

  • Clean with warm soapy water and soft cloth
  • White gold may need re-plating every few years
  • Avoid chlorine and harsh chemicals
  • Professional polishing restores shine

Platinum

  • Extremely durable and hypoallergenic
  • Clean with warm soapy water
  • Develops natural patina over time
  • Professional polishing available if desired

Silver

  • Tarnishes naturally—polish regularly
  • Use silver polishing cloth or cream
  • Store in anti-tarnish bags
  • Wear frequently to prevent tarnishing

Storage Guidelines

✓ Do:

  • Store each piece separately to prevent scratching
  • Use soft pouches or lined jewellery boxes
  • Keep in a cool, dry place
  • Store away from direct sunlight
  • Use anti-tarnish strips for silver
  • Keep pearls separate from other gems

✗ Don't:

  • Pile jewellery together in one box
  • Store in humid environments (bathrooms)
  • Leave in direct sunlight or heat
  • Store with costume jewellery
  • Keep in plastic bags long-term
  • Store near chemicals or cleaning products

What to Avoid

⚠️ Chemicals & Substances to Avoid:

  • Chlorine (swimming pools, bleach)
  • Household cleaners
  • Hairspray and perfume
  • Lotions and cosmetics
  • Acetone (nail polish remover)
  • Abrasive cleaners
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Ultrasonic cleaners (for emeralds)

Professional Care

When to Seek Professional Help:

  • Annual inspection: Have your jewellery professionally inspected once a year to check settings and prongs
  • Deep cleaning: Professional cleaning every 6-12 months to restore brilliance
  • Loose stones: If a stone feels loose, stop wearing immediately and seek repair
  • Damaged settings: Bent prongs or damaged settings should be repaired promptly
  • Re-sizing: Only have rings resized by qualified jewellers
  • Re-plating: White gold may need rhodium re-plating every 1-3 years

DIY Cleaning Recipe

✨ Safe Home Cleaning Solution

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm (not hot) water
  • 2-3 drops mild washing-up liquid (no moisturisers or antibacterial agents)
  • Soft toothbrush or cloth
  • Lint-free cloth for drying

Instructions:

  1. Mix warm water and washing-up liquid in a small bowl
  2. Soak jewellery for 5-10 minutes (emeralds: 3-5 minutes only)
  3. Gently brush with soft toothbrush, paying attention to settings
  4. Rinse thoroughly under warm running water (use a strainer!)
  5. Pat dry with lint-free cloth
  6. Allow to air dry completely before storing

Pro Tip: Clean your jewellery over a bowl or sink with the drain closed to prevent accidental loss!

Travel Tips

✓ Use a Travel Case

Invest in a padded jewellery travel case with separate compartments

✓ Carry On

Never pack valuable jewellery in checked luggage—always carry on

✓ Insure

Ensure your jewellery is covered by travel insurance

✓ Document

Take photos and keep certificates separate from jewellery

Insurance & Documentation

  • Keep certificates safe: Store gemstone certificates and receipts in a secure location
  • Photograph your jewellery: Take clear photos of each piece for insurance purposes
  • Get appraisals: Have valuable pieces professionally appraised for insurance
  • Update insurance: Review and update your jewellery insurance regularly
  • Register your jewellery: Some insurers offer jewellery registration services

💎 The RÊVE GEMS Advantage

Our lab-grown gemstones offer superior durability compared to many natural stones:

  • Fewer inclusions: Our emeralds have exceptional clarity, making them less prone to chipping than natural emeralds
  • No treatments needed: Unlike 95%+ of natural rubies and sapphires, ours require no heat treatment or enhancements
  • Consistent quality: Every stone meets our rigorous standards for durability and beauty
  • Lifetime guarantee: We stand behind the quality of our gemstones

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