Jewellery Care Guide

How to best care for your rings and jewellery

Thank you for choosing one of our handmade pieces of jewellery.

We are delighted that this piece is part of your story. To ensure a lifetime of enjoyment and maintain the warranty, it is important to follow our care tips. In this guide, we share simple ways to keep your jewellery beautiful and protected.

Yellow gold engagement ring with a round diamond in Antwerp
 

1. Any type of jewellery

Organic custom-made necklace by goldsmith De Vree

Physical activities

We recommend removing your jewellery during activities such as weightlifting, or gardening. Minor scratches are a natural result of everyday wear, but hard surfaces and sudden movements can cause deeper scratches or deformation.

Water

Take off your jewellery before showering or swimming. Water—and especially chlorinated or saltwater—can slightly damage the finish (polished or matte) of gold and silver.

Chemicals

Do not wear your jewellery while cleaning or applying lotions, perfumes, or hair products. Chemicals can cause discoloration. Allow skincare products to fully absorb before putting your jewellery back on.

Sleeping

We recommend taking off your rings and jewellery before going to bed. While you sleep, they could bend or get damaged, causing unnecessary wear and tear.

Store safely

Store your jewelry in its original box when you're not wearing it. This will protect it from dust, moisture, and discoloration, and prevent the pieces from scratching each other.

2. Additionally, for jewelry with diamonds or gemstones

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Wearing rings together

Do not wear rings with diamonds or gemstones on the same hand with other rings. The constant friction can cause the metal to wear down, and stones may become loose over time.

Sleeping

Sheets act as a kind of fine abrasive on the settings—the metal parts that hold the stone in place. Over time, this can cause them to weaken and hold the stone less securely, which can lead to the stone falling out.

Regular self-checks

We recommend checking your jewelry every few weeks. You can gently run your fingernail or a soft cloth over the stone to see if everything is still secure. If you notice anything unusual, please stop wearing the piece and feel free to bring it to our studio for an inspection and reinforcement.

Annual professional inspection (important for the warranty)

We highly recommend having jewellery with diamonds or gemstones—especially rings—inspected by us annually. This service is included and required to maintain the warranty. It allows us to check that all stones are still securely set, and this way, your jewellery will also receive a thorough cleaning to restore its original shine or matte finish.

 

If you have any further questions about jewelry care or cleaning, please feel free to contact us via email, phone, or social media.

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