Examine your jewelry regularly to ensure your setting is secure and to identify any problems early on. For general cleaning, use mild soap and warm water with a soft bristle tooth brush. Avoid wearing your fine jewelry during strenuous tasks or where it is more likely to get bumped and scratched such as working out, cleaning, or gardening. Always use a soft microfiber cloth to dry your jewelry to prevent scratching the metal or stones.

Many colored stones are softer and more fragile to scratches and cracks, so take extra care when wearing these. Try to prevent multiple rings from rubbing against each other on your fingers. Avoid exposure to high heat. Apply your lotions prior to putting your jewelry on to prevent it getting on the jewelry.

For pearls, wash your hands prior to touching the pearls and avoid any contact with lotions or fragrances. Clean pearls after they're worn and always store them in their box.

Store your jewelry in its box or a jewelry case with felt lining whenever possible. 

Timeworn prongs are especially vulnerable and may become loose when snagged or hit against a surface. Loose prongs may result in loose gemstones or may cause the loss of a gemstone.

Professional inspections are recommended every six months and immediately after your jewelry is damaged, hit, or scratched unusually to ensure that all gemstones are secure and the structure is intact.

We strongly recommend that all fine jewelry be covered by a comprehensive insurance policy to protect against theft, loss, and potential damage that can occur through daily wear. Jewelry can be added to many homeowner or rental insurance policies or insured through a standalone policy through companies like Lavalier or Jewelers Mutual.