Maintenance
Jewellery Care Guide
With the right care, your diamond jewellery will remain brilliant for generations. Here is everything you need to know.
Cleaning at Home
- 1Fill a small bowl with warm (not hot) water and a few drops of mild dish soap.
- 2Soak the piece for 20–30 minutes to loosen any buildup.
- 3Gently scrub with a soft-bristle toothbrush — focus on the underside of the setting where dirt accumulates.
- 4Rinse thoroughly under clean running water.
- 5Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Allow to air dry completely before storing.
What to Avoid
- 1Chlorine bleach and harsh chemicals — they can discolour gold alloys and damage prong settings.
- 2Ultrasonic cleaners for pieces with fracture-filled diamonds, emeralds, or soft stones.
- 3Wearing your ring in the pool, sea, or spa — chlorine and salt water are harmful.
- 4Putting on lotions, perfume, or hairspray while wearing your jewellery.
- 5Stacking rings made of different metals — harder metals scratch softer ones.
Storage
- 1Store pieces individually in soft pouches or the original box to prevent scratching.
- 2Keep jewellery away from direct sunlight and humidity.
- 3Store necklaces flat to avoid chain tangles and kinking.
- 4Do not store silver with gold — silver tarnish can transfer.
Wear & Lifestyle
- 1Remove rings before lifting weights, gardening, or any heavy manual work.
- 2Put your ring on last when getting dressed — after makeup, perfume, and hairspray.
- 3Remove jewellery before sleep, especially rings with high-set stones that can catch on bedding.
- 4If a prong feels sharp or a stone feels loose, stop wearing it and bring it in for a check.
Professional Maintenance Schedule
Every 6 months
Professional clean and polish at our workshop (free for Smilvin pieces).
Every 12 months
Prong check — we inspect every prong under magnification and tighten if needed.
Every 2–3 years
Rhodium re-plating for white gold pieces (rhodium wears over time, revealing the yellowish base alloy).
Immediately
If a stone is loose, a prong is bent, or the clasp is broken — bring it in immediately rather than risking loss.
All Smilvin pieces come with a lifetime prong-check guarantee. Bring your piece in any time and we will inspect it free of charge. Professional cleaning is complimentary for life for all Smilvin Jewels customers.
