How to Care for Fine Jewellery: Tips from the Workshop
Fine jewellery is more than an accessory—it’s an heirloom, a personal symbol, and a reflection of craftsmanship that deserves lasting brilliance. At Chakian, every piece is made to be treasured not just in the moment, but for generations. To preserve your jewellery’s beauty and value, proper care is essential.
Here’s our guide to maintaining your most cherished pieces—from diamond wedding bands to gemstone bracelets—with the same respect with which they were crafted.
✨ 1. Daily Care & Wear
Your jewellery was designed to be worn and loved—but also protected.
Avoid:
Applying perfume, lotions, or hair products while wearing jewellery
Wearing rings or bracelets during workouts, manual work, or while swimming
Direct exposure to household chemicals or hand sanitiser (especially for white gold and softer gems)
Do:
Put jewellery on last when dressing, and take it off first when undressing
Wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth at the end of the day to remove skin oils and pollutants
💡 Tip from the Workshop: Always store diamond pieces separately to prevent scratching softer stones or metal finishes.
🧼 2. Cleaning Your Jewellery at Home
Over time, dust and oils can cloud the brilliance of even the finest diamonds or sapphires.
Our simple home-cleaning method:
Mix lukewarm water with a few drops of mild dish soap
Soak jewellery for 10–15 minutes
Gently scrub with a soft-bristled toothbrush
Rinse with clean water and pat dry with a microfiber cloth
❌ Avoid ultrasonic cleaners at home unless you are 100% sure your gemstone is safe for it—some stones like emeralds or opals may be damaged by vibrations.
🛠️ 3. Professional Cleaning & Maintenance
Even the most careful wearer will eventually see signs of wear: a slightly loose stone, a dulled polish, or a faint bend in a band.
We recommend:
Professional cleaning every 6–12 months
Prong and setting checks to ensure stones are secure
Polishing and rhodium plating (especially for white gold) to restore shine and whiteness
At Chakian, we invite clients to bring in their pieces for complimentary inspections and cleaning, especially if the item was created in our Workshop.
📦 4. Proper Storage is Key
Jewellery can be scratched, warped, or tarnished simply by poor storage. Always keep pieces in a fabric-lined box or a soft pouch.
Storage essentials:
Store chains unclasped to prevent tangling
Use separate compartments for each piece
Keep silver in anti-tarnish cloths or bags
Never store diamond jewellery touching softer gems like pearls or opals
💍 5. Caring for Different Materials
Each metal and stone has its own characteristics and vulnerabilities.
Material Notes:
18K Gold Softer than 9K—avoid heavy knocks or abrasives
White Gold Will need re-plating over time to maintain brightness
Sapphires Durable but can still chip—avoid hard impacts
Emeralds Softer and often treated—gentle care is essential
Black Diamonds Natural surface textures may vary—clean carefully with a soft cloth
🖤 A Final Word from Chakian
Jewellery is deeply personal, and its care should be just as intentional as its creation. Whether you wear your pieces daily or save them for milestones, treating them with care ensures they remain radiant symbols of your story.
For a personalised care consultation or to have your Chakian piece professionally cleaned, visit our showroom or contact us directly.