Jewelry Care Tips: How to Keep Your Jewelry Looking Beautiful

At Rustic Gem Jewelry, every piece is designed to feel meaningful, wearable, and timeless. Whether it’s your everyday favorite necklace or a statement pair of gemstone earrings reserved for special moments, proper jewelry care helps preserve the beauty, color, and finish of your pieces for years to come.

Natural gemstones and plated metals deserve a little extra love — and thankfully, caring for your jewelry is simple. Below are our best jewelry care tips to help protect your favorite pieces from tarnishing, fading, and everyday wear.

Avoid contact with perfume, hair spray & cosmetics

Perfume, lotion, hair spray, and other beauty products can affect plated metals and natural gemstones over time. To help protect your jewelry, apply beauty products first and put your jewelry on last. This helps preserve the shine and finish of your favorite pieces.

Remove jewelry before water activities

We recommend removing your jewelry before showering, swimming, exercising, or cleaning. Water, chlorine, sweat, and household chemicals can cause tarnishing, fading, or damage to certain materials over time. A quick reminder to remove your jewelry before these activities can help extend its life.

Store jewelry properly

When not being worn, store your jewelry in a closed box, pouch, or jewelry case away from moisture, sunlight, and extreme temperatures.

Keeping pieces stored separately can also help prevent scratches and tangling. For easy organization, we recommend using a dedicated jewelry case or binder. SHOP JEWELRY STORAGE →

Clean gently after wearing

After wearing your jewelry, gently wipe it with a soft cloth to remove oils and everyday buildup. Avoid harsh cleaners or abrasive materials, especially on natural gemstones and plated finishes.

A little care goes a long way. With a few simple habits, you can keep your jewelry looking polished, vibrant, and ready to wear every day. Explore handcrafted gemstone jewelry at Rustic Gem Jewelry →