Among items that hold sentimental value, few come close to . Whether it's an given to you by your partner, a brooch that was once your grandmother's or a necklace you gifted yourself after a promotion, jewellery made from precious metals and covered in gemstones often act as talismans as we go about our day-to-day life. So, what do you do when your most cherished gold bracelet or pair of diamond earrings have lost their gleam and sparkle? We spoke to founder, CEO and fine jewellery and 's founder Jane Obeng to learn exactly how to clean your jewellery at home.
'Jewellery should always have a bit of a sparkle to it, but of course with regular wear, it’s likely it’ll begin to lose its shine,' Vinader tells 'The most common reason jewellery dulls is due to build up from the body products we frequently use, like lotions, , self-tanner, hand sanitiser and soap. This doesn’t mean you need to stop using any of the above but that you should be more conscious of cleaning pieces regularly so they maintain their beauty.' And Obeng agrees, noting: 'Knowing the right way to clean and care for your jewellery is what will help keep the longevity of your pieces.
' 'It really depends on the type of jewellery you’ll be cleaning,' says Vinader. 'Most cleaners use ultrasound waves to break down the dirt particles accumulated on your jewellery - while this can be a good solution for cleaning your plain metal pieces - it can often be harmful for your diamonds, pearls and gemstones.' 'For so.
