Variety is the spice of gemstone jewelry delights! Settings, colors, and ensembles must be myriad if you want to keep admiring heads turning. Everyone deserves the pleasure of choosing from a vast and growing collection of gemstone jewelry – so keep your collection diverse. It’s best to get the most out of your gemstone jewelry investments by knowing how to take care them.

Quality matters
Fortunately, gemstone jewelry pieces and sets need very little care, and small steps can keep them looking like new for generations. However, keep in mind that longevity is affected by cut, chemical treatment, and polishing, which means that less expensive stones will not last as long as the best stones and genuine metals used as settings.

Storage a key to longevity
Gemstone jewelry prefers clean and dry surroundings. Abrasion and dust can leave lasting damage. Wrap each stone or necklace individually in soft tissue to avoid direct rubbing against hard surfaces. Soft stones are especially vulnerable to scratches and other tiny imperfections if handled carelessly. Protect your jewelry by keeping it in a safe or drawer for storage.

Develop good habits
Gemstone jewelry maintenance has much to do with using good habits. Take rings off when washing hands, not just to keep them safe from harsh soap, but away from sinks as drains! Also, remove your gemstone jewelry when working with tools, moving heavy objects, or doing anything else that could potentially cause damage. Chemicals in cosmetics can harm stones and affect the appearance of metals as well. So add gemstone jewelry as a final act in dressing.

Need a cleaning? Keep it professional
Have your gemstone jewelry professionally cleaned, and carefully inspected for integrity of mountings. Beware of polishing tools which are promoted as do-it-yourself aids, for their correct use needs training and maintenance.