Jewelry Care Guide
Proper care and maintenance will keep your Zawery jewelry looking beautiful for generations. Follow these simple guidelines to preserve the luster and quality of your pieces.
General Care Tips
- Remove jewelry before swimming, bathing, or exercising
- Store pieces separately in a soft pouch or jewelry box
- Avoid contact with perfumes, lotions, and hairsprays
- Clean regularly with a soft cloth after wearing
- Keep away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight
- Have your jewelry professionally cleaned and inspected annually
Storage Guidelines
- Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity
- Use anti-tarnish strips or silica gel packets
- Keep pieces separated to prevent scratching
- Use soft-lined jewelry boxes or fabric pouches
- Avoid storing in bathrooms or near heat sources
- Lay chains flat to prevent tangling
Material-Specific Care
- Clean with warm water and mild dish soap using a soft brush
- Remove before applying cosmetics or lotions
- Polish gently with a gold-specific polishing cloth
- Store separately to prevent scratches from harder materials
- White gold may require rhodium plating every 1-2 years
- Avoid exposure to chlorine and bleach
- Polish regularly with a silver polishing cloth to prevent tarnishing
- Store in anti-tarnish pouches or lined jewelry boxes
- Clean with silver-specific cleaning solutions or baking soda paste
- Avoid contact with rubber, latex, or sulfur-containing materials
- Remove before household chores or swimming
- Professional cleaning recommended for heavily tarnished pieces
- Avoid ultrasonic cleaners unless specified as safe
- Protect from impact and hard surfaces
- Clean with warm water and mild soap
- Store separately to prevent scratching softer stones
- Some stones (pearls, opals) require special care
- Have settings checked periodically by a professional
Note: Some gemstones are more delicate than others. Consult our team for specific care instructions for your piece.
- Handle with extra care to preserve the plating
- Avoid contact with water, chemicals, and abrasive materials
- Remove before sleeping, swimming, or exercising
- Clean with a soft, dry cloth only
- Store in airtight containers to prevent oxidation
- Professional replating may be needed over time
Professional Services
Zawery offers professional jewelry care services to keep your pieces in pristine condition:
Cleaning
Professional cleaning to restore shine and luster
Repairs
Expert repair services for damaged pieces
Replating
Restore the finish on plated jewelry
Need Professional Help?
If your jewelry requires special care or has been damaged, our expert craftsmen can help restore it to its original beauty. Contact us to schedule a consultation.