Caring For Your Jewellery
Fine jewellery lasts generations when it's looked after well. A few simple habits will keep your Aparra pieces looking as bright as the day they arrived.
Do
- Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or lined box to prevent scratching.
- Wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth after every wear to remove oils and residue.
- Put jewellery on last — after perfume, lotion, and hairspray — and take it off first.
- Get prong settings checked once a year at any jeweller to catch loose stones early.
- Clean gently with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft brush every few weeks.
Don't
- Wear jewellery while swimming, showering, or in a sauna — chlorine and heat damage settings.
- Use ultrasonic cleaners at home on gemstone or emerald-set pieces — they can crack under vibration.
- Toss multiple pieces together in one pouch — metal-on-metal contact causes scratches.
- Expose gold to chlorine-based cleaning products or bleach.
- Sleep, exercise, or do household chores while wearing delicate pieces.
Material-Specific Care
18K Gold
Gold is soft and can scratch or bend under pressure. Store flat, avoid stacking heavy pieces on top of each other, and polish occasionally with a jewellery cloth to restore shine.
Diamonds
Diamonds attract oil and grease, which dulls their sparkle. A soak in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, followed by a soft-bristle brush, restores brilliance in minutes.
Colour Gemstones
Emeralds, sapphires, and rubies vary in hardness — emeralds especially are delicate. Avoid ultrasonic cleaning and steam; wipe gently with a damp soft cloth instead.