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:
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Gentle cleaning only: Use lukewarm water with a few drops of mild washing-up liquid
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Soft brush: Use a very soft toothbrush or cloth to gently clean the stone
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Rinse carefully: Rinse with clean lukewarm water
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Pat dry: Use a soft, lint-free cloth to dry thoroughly
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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:
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Warm soapy water: Mix warm water with mild washing-up liquid
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Soft brush: Use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the stone and setting
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Rinse thoroughly: Rinse under warm running water
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Dry completely: Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth
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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:
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Warm soapy water: Mix warm water with mild washing-up liquid
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Soft brush: Use a soft toothbrush to gently clean all surfaces
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Rinse well: Rinse under warm running water to remove all soap
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Dry thoroughly: Use a soft, lint-free cloth
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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:
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Annual inspection: Have your jewellery professionally inspected once a year to check settings and prongs
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Deep cleaning: Professional cleaning every 6-12 months to restore brilliance
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Loose stones: If a stone feels loose, stop wearing immediately and seek repair
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Damaged settings: Bent prongs or damaged settings should be repaired promptly
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Re-sizing: Only have rings resized by qualified jewellers
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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:
- Mix warm water and washing-up liquid in a small bowl
- Soak jewellery for 5-10 minutes (emeralds: 3-5 minutes only)
- Gently brush with soft toothbrush, paying attention to settings
- Rinse thoroughly under warm running water (use a strainer!)
- Pat dry with lint-free cloth
- 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
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Keep certificates safe: Store gemstone certificates and receipts in a secure location
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Photograph your jewellery: Take clear photos of each piece for insurance purposes
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Get appraisals: Have valuable pieces professionally appraised for insurance
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Update insurance: Review and update your jewellery insurance regularly
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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:
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Fewer inclusions: Our emeralds have exceptional clarity, making them less prone to chipping than natural emeralds
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No treatments needed: Unlike 95%+ of natural rubies and sapphires, ours require no heat treatment or enhancements
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Consistent quality: Every stone meets our rigorous standards for durability and beauty
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Lifetime guarantee: We stand behind the quality of our gemstones
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