Keep Your Jewelry
Looking Its Best

Water, soap, and shampoo can dull the finish on your jewelry over time — especially on rhodium-plated and sterling silver pieces. Always take your jewelry off before stepping into the shower or bath.

• Remove rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings before showering
• Avoid wearing jewelry while swimming in pools or the ocean
• Pat dry immediately if your pieces get wet accidentally

Perfumes, lotions, hairsprays, and other cosmetics contain chemicals that can tarnish metals and cloud crystals. The golden rule: put your jewelry on last, and take it off first.

• Spray perfume and let it dry completely before putting on jewelry
• Avoid applying lotion or sunscreen directly over rings and bracelets
• Keep jewelry away from hairspray and cosmetic sprays

Exposure to air and moisture is the main cause of tarnishing on sterling silver. Proper storage makes a huge difference in keeping your pieces looking fresh.

• Store each piece separately to avoid scratching
• Use a soft pouch, jewelry box, or zip-lock bag to limit air exposure
• Add an anti-tarnish strip to your storage for extra protection
• Keep jewelry in a cool, dry place — avoid bathrooms