How to Care for Your Heirloom Jewellery: Tips for Long-Lasting Shine

Fine jewellery is an investment, often carrying emotional value that far exceeds its price tag. To ensure your Narayani Creations pieces can be passed down to the next generation, proper care and maintenance are absolutely essential.

1. The "Last On, First Off" Rule

Your jewellery should be the very last thing you put on before leaving the house, and the very first thing you take off when you return. Perfumes, hairspray, makeup, and lotions contain chemicals that can dull the shine of gold and damage porous stones like pearls and emeralds.

2. Proper Storage is Key

Never toss your jewellery into a single box where pieces can scratch against each other. Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth and will easily scratch your gold bands or softer gems.

• Store necklaces clasped (to prevent tangling) and lay them flat.
• Use velvet or felt-lined boxes.
• Keep silver pieces in airtight ziplock bags with anti-tarnish strips to prevent oxidation.

3. Gentle Cleaning at Home

For most gold and diamond jewellery, a gentle soak in warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap is all you need. Use a very soft baby toothbrush to gently scrub behind the stones where dirt and lotion build up.

Note: Never soak pearls, opals, or emeralds, as they require specialized, gentle care.

Treat your pieces with love, and they will retain their stunning Narayani brilliance for a lifetime.