Fine Jewellery New Year Resolutions

Here are 10 resolutions for taking proper care of your fine jewelry in 2025:

1. Regular Cleaning

Commit to gently cleaning your jewelry monthly using mild soap, warm water, and a soft-bristle brush to maintain its sparkle. Book an appointment with our team to bring your pieces for professional cleaning. 

2. Annual Professional Inspection

Have your fine jewelry inspected by a professional jeweler at least once a year to check for loose stones, worn prongs, or other issues. Book an appointment with our team to bring your pieces for inspection.

3. Proper Storage

This year, remember to store each piece separately in a soft-lined box or pouch to avoid scratches and tangles. Your sterling silver jewellery, store it in an air tight bag to avoid oxidation. 

4. Avoid Harsh Chemicals

Remove jewelry before using cleaning products, perfumes, lotions, or hair sprays, as chemicals can damage metals and gemstones. Remember to remove it when swimming or excercising as sweat and chemicals in pools and hot tubs can interact with metals and alloys in your jewellery.

5. Mindful Wear

Avoid wearing fine jewelry during physical activities, swimming, or household chores to prevent damage or loss. This will help avoid chemical reactions, protect your gemstones from breaking, and reduce the chance of deformations and scratching. Remember that thin neckaces and rings are particularly at risk of break or damage. Softer stones, such as emeralds, can break of scratch easily! 

6. Check Settings Regularly

Periodically inspect clasps, prongs, and chains to ensure they are secure and in good condition.

7. Avoid Prolonged Sunlight Exposure

Protect gemstones like amethyst, citrine, and pearls from prolonged exposure to sunlight, which can cause fading or damage.

8. Invest in Professional Polishing

Schedule professional polishing for pieces that have lost their luster to restore their original shine. Book an appointment with our team to bring your pieces for polishing.

9. Keep Jewelry Away from Extreme Temperatures

Store your pieces in a stable environment away from excessive heat or humidity, as it can affect the integrity of certain materials. Avoid leaving your jewellery next to windows, in your car, etc. 

10. Recycle your old or broken jewellery

At the beginning of the year, it is always a good idea to go through all your gold or silver jewellery pieces and select any that are damaged, broken or that you no longer use.These can be repaired, or melted to make a new design. Book an appointment with our team to repair, recycle or re-design your existing jewellery. This is more sustainable than buying a new piece.