Jewellery Care Guide

To ensure your new diamond jewellery continues to look great and stand the test of time, it’s so important you properly maintain it. Here at Farrel Louise, we want you to enjoy your purchase forever more, which is why we’ve created this guide, full of helpful jewellery care instructions to ensure you know how to keep your jewellery looking as good as the day it was received.

Diamond care

They say diamonds are forever, but it’s still a very good idea to give them a regular clean. Over time product build up and dirt can make diamonds lose their sparkle, so here are some quick tips on how to clean a diamond to ensure yours never look lacklustre:

Always remove diamond jewellery before taking a shower

Soap can quickly cause a layer of film and further build up to occur, dulling diamonds over time. It’s also a good opportunity to let your skin breathe, plus you can leave your jewellery to soak in a gentle cleaning solution while you wash!

Use a soft toothbrush to clean your diamond

Cleaning diamonds is an easy task, all you need is a soft bristled toothbrush and some warm water to get in between the prongs holding your diamond in place, as well as gently scrubbing off any dirt or build up on the stone itself.

Remove diamond jewellery when applying creams

Whether it’s your everyday moisturiser or sun cream at the beach, avoid wearing your jewellery while applying cream to ensure it doesn’t get behind the diamond or between the prongs, causing build up and dullness. It’s also a good idea to apply hairspray, make up and perfume before putting jewellery on because over time this can cause tarnish on the prongs, clasps and bands holding the diamond in place

Be cautious with ultrasonic cleaners

While these devices are excellent at removing dirt and grime build up on diamonds, the vibrating fluid they create can also cause diamonds to move and loosen in their clasps. They could then be lost or require fixing at a later date.