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Jewellery care
A few small habits keep gold PVD jewellery looking its best. Here is how to wear, clean and store your pieces, and what to keep away from them.
Every day
Four habits
Do these in order each time you wear a piece.
Put it on last
Apply perfume, body lotion, sunscreen and hairspray first, and let them dry before you put your jewellery on.
Take it off first
Remove pieces before you shower, swim, exercise, clean or go to sleep.
Wipe it after wearing
Give each piece a gentle wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove skin oils and make-up.
Store it on its own
Keep each piece in its pouch, away from other jewellery, in a dry place.
Cleaning
A gentle clean
When a piece looks dull, a gentle clean brings it back.
- Mix a drop of mild, unscented soap into a bowl of lukewarm water.
- Dip a soft cloth in the water and wipe the piece gently. Do not soak pieces with stones or pearls.
- Wipe again with a cloth dampened in clean water.
- Pat completely dry with a soft, lint-free cloth before you store it.
Keep away from
Five things gold PVD does not like
- Beauty productsPerfume, hairspray, body lotion and sunscreen
- Pools and the seaChlorine in pools and spas, and sea water
- Cleaning productsHousehold cleaners and bleach
- PolishesJewellery dips, polishing pastes and abrasive cloths
- Ultrasonic cleanersEspecially for pieces with stones or pearls
Special pieces
Pearls, stones and fine chains
Pearls
Pearls are soft and absorb oils. Wipe them with a barely damp cloth and never soak them. Put pearl pieces on last of all.
Stones
Stones are set into their settings, so avoid soaking and knocks. Wipe around them with a soft cloth.
Fine chains
Fasten chains before you put them away so they do not knot. Store each one flat in its own pouch.
Rings
Take rings off before washing your hands with soap, sanitising, cooking or gardening.
Questions
Good to know
Can I shower with my jewellery on?
We suggest you take your jewellery off before you shower. Soap, shampoo and hot water all wear on any gold finish over time.
Can I swim in it?
Take it off before swimming. Chlorine and sea water are hard on any finish, and small pieces are easy to lose in the water.
How do I stop chains tangling?
Fasten the clasp, lay the chain flat in its pouch and keep each chain in its own pouch.
Something is wrong with my piece. What should I do?
Get in touch with a photo and your order number at hello@raineandco.co.za. Our returns and exchanges page explains what we can do.
How often should I clean my jewellery?
Wipe each piece with a soft, dry cloth after you wear it, and give it a gentle clean with mild soap and lukewarm water every few weeks, or whenever it looks dull. Always pat it completely dry before you store it.