How to Care for Your Handmade Jewelry

Handmade jewelry deserves special care. Here is how to keep your pieces in the best condition possible.

Daily Cleaning

After each wear, wipe your jewelry with a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid contact with water, perfumes, and creams — always apply them before putting on your jewelry.

Storage

Store each piece separately in a fabric pouch or a compartmented box. Metals can scratch each other, and stones can be damaged if they touch.

Deep Cleaning

For silver: gently rub with a special silver cloth. For gold: a quick dip in mild soapy warm water, dried immediately with a soft cloth. For porous stones like turquoise, lapis lazuli, or opal: avoid water.

What to Avoid

Avoid ultrasonic cleaners (they damage fragile stones), sea water and chlorinated pools, household products and alcohol, and sleeping with your jewelry on.

With these simple habits, your SophsCraft jewelry will keep its brilliance for years.