Caring for Your JARREAUX Jewellery
Fine jewellery is made to be worn, treasured and passed down through generations. With the right care, your JARREAUX pieces can retain their beauty and brilliance for years to come. From diamond jewellery and precious metals to rare gemstones, each piece benefits from thoughtful handling and a little everyday attention.
We recommend treating your jewellery with care, removing it before activities that could expose it to impact, chemicals or excessive wear, and storing each piece separately when not in use.
Everyday Jewellery Care
Perfume, hairspray, cosmetics, lotions and household cleaning products can leave residue on jewellery and may affect certain gemstones or metal finishes. As a general rule, apply beauty products before putting on your jewellery and allow them to dry fully.
We recommend removing your jewellery before swimming, showering, exercising, gardening or carrying out household tasks. Chlorine, salt water, cleaning agents and accidental knocks can damage settings, scratch metals or loosen stones over time.
Although diamonds are exceptionally hard, they are not indestructible. A sharp impact can cause damage, and harder stones can scratch softer gemstones or metal surfaces when stored together.
Caring for Diamond Jewellery
Diamond jewellery benefits from regular, gentle cleaning to maintain its sparkle. Everyday oils, dust and product residue can reduce the brilliance of diamonds, particularly in intricate settings.
For suitable pieces, gently clean using lukewarm water, a small amount of mild soap and a soft brush. Rinse carefully and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive materials and harsh household cleaners.
Take extra care with intricate settings, delicate chains and pieces containing multiple gemstones. If you are unsure whether a particular cleaning method is suitable for your jewellery, contact our concierge for guidance before proceeding.
Caring for Gold and Precious Metals
Gold jewellery can develop fine surface scratches through normal wear. This is a natural characteristic of precious metals and, over time, contributes to the individual character of a well-loved piece.
Clean gold jewellery gently with a soft cloth and, where appropriate, mild soapy water. Avoid abrasive polishing products unless they are specifically suitable for the metal and finish of your piece.
Store white gold, yellow gold and other precious metal jewellery separately to help prevent scratching. Professional cleaning and maintenance can help preserve the appearance of your jewellery over time.
Caring for Rare and Coloured Gemstones
Rare gemstones require individual care, as their hardness, durability and sensitivity to heat, light and chemicals vary considerably. Some stones can be more vulnerable to impact, temperature changes or inappropriate cleaning products than diamonds.
We recommend avoiding ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaning unless a qualified jewellery professional has confirmed that the particular gemstone and setting can safely withstand the process.
For valuable or unusual gemstones, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is often the safest starting point. If your piece features a rare gemstone, please contact JARREAUX for care advice tailored to its specific characteristics.
Storing Your Jewellery
When you are not wearing your jewellery, store it in its original presentation box or a suitable soft-lined jewellery case. Keep individual pieces separate to minimise scratches, tangling and contact between gemstones.
Chains should be fastened before storage to help prevent tangling. Keep jewellery in a dry environment, away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity and sudden temperature changes where possible.
For pieces worn regularly, a quick visual check before wearing can help you identify any signs of damage or a loose setting before they become more serious.
Professional Inspection and Maintenance
We recommend periodically checking your jewellery for signs of wear, including loose stones, damaged clasps, bent settings or stretched chains. Pieces worn frequently may benefit from professional inspection and cleaning.
If a stone appears loose or a setting is damaged, discontinue wearing the piece until it has been assessed by a qualified jeweller. Continuing to wear damaged jewellery may increase the risk of losing a gemstone.
For guidance on maintaining your JARREAUX jewellery, our concierge can help direct you towards the appropriate care and maintenance options for your piece.
Caring for Your Jewellery for a Lifetime
At JARREAUX, we believe fine jewellery should accompany you through life's most meaningful moments. Thoughtful care helps protect the beauty, craftsmanship and personal significance of every piece, allowing it to be enjoyed for years to come.
For questions about a specific piece, its materials or the most suitable cleaning method, please contact our concierge. We will be happy to assist.
JARREAUX — Handcrafted in London Since 1985.