Ensuring the longevity of your jewelry involves simple yet essential care practices. With regular attention, your fine jewelry can evolve into a cherished family heirloom. Factors like dust, pollution, and daily wear contribute to gemstone dullness, while the surfaces of gold, platinum, and silver jewelry may lose their luster. Worn-out prongs and clasps can lead to stone loss or damage to the entire piece. Professional Cleanings Professional cleanings are advisable, ideally once a year. We encourage you to entrust your ICYROX jewelry to us for expert servicing. Our knowledgeable staff excels in various aspects of jewelry care, encompassing gemstone cleaning, pearl restringing, and clasp and earring back repairs. If you are interested in scheduling a professional cleaning, please contact us here and be sure to note the type of jewelry cleaning you need in the comment section. An ICYROX Client Care Specialist will reach out to you. The First Rule of Silver Care Sterling silver tarnishes, especially when exposed to salt air and sulfur-containing products. Regular usage reduces the need for extensive care, prompting us to recommend wearing your silver jewelry daily. General Silver Care Using a small amount of the ICYROX silver jewelry cleaner on a soft cloth, gently rub the silver several times. Rinse it thoroughly in warm water and carefully dry to remove tarnish and dullness, preserving its new-like appearance. Note: Avoid chlorine and bleach, as they hasten tarnishing. Special Considerations Exercise caution with oxidized finishes, as excessive cleaning and polishing may remove this deliberate blackening meant to enhance decorative details. Storing Silver  After cleaning and polishing, keep silver dry and stored properly. Our ICYROX velvet bags provide protection from abrasion and offer tarnish prevention. Gold and Platinum Jewelry Between professional servicing, non-abrasive cleaners suffice for maintaining most gold and platinum jewelry. Regularly inspect settings, clasps, and joinings to ensure security. Avoid exposing gold jewelry to household bleach, as it can lead to discoloration and potential disintegration. Adequate jewelry storage is crucial, with all ICYROX jewelry initially provided in protective boxes, cases, or tarnish-resistant pouches. Gemstone Jewelry  Certain precautions apply to all jewelry, while specific gemstones demand special care. Protect your jewelry from impacts on hard and abrasive surfaces. Some gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, kunzite, opal, pearl, peridot, tanzanite, and tourmaline, are delicate and prone to abrasion. Enamel can chip or scratch, and extreme temperatures, perfumes, cosmetics, ultrasonic cleaning, and household chemicals can damage jewelry. For diamond cleaning, use a mild solution of six parts water to one part ammonia, applied with a soft bristle brush. If worn frequently, pearls should undergo professional cleaning and restringing annually, with gentle wiping using a damp cloth between cleanings.