How to clean your jewelry: Jewelers' best tips

Preserve the shine of gold and silver

A beautiful piece of jewelry deserves good care. Over time, gold and silver jewelry can lose its shine due to dirt, grease, and oxidation. Fortunately, it's easy to preserve both the beauty and longevity of your favorite jewelry with the right cleaning and maintenance. Here, we share our best advice from the jewelers here at Arven.

Why does jewelry need to be cleaned?

Even the most exclusive and high-quality jewelry needs regular cleaning. Daily wear, skin oils, creams and air pollution can leave a coating and dull the metal's natural shine. Silver is particularly susceptible to oxidation, but gold can also look duller over time. Regular cleaning will restore your jewelry to its original shine and ensure it stays beautiful for generations.

Home cleaning of jewelry – you can do this yourself

Here are simple methods for gentle cleaning at home:

Clean your jewelry:

• Use lukewarm water, a little mild jewelry cleaner and a soft toothbrush.

• Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth or gently blow the jewelry dry with a hairdryer.

• Avoid toothpaste and other “quick fixes” as they can scratch the surface.

• For silver jewellery, a silver polishing cloth can also work very well.

Tip: Always use mild products and avoid chemicals such as ammonia or alcohol-based solutions.

When should jewelry be professionally cleaned?

Do you have a piece of jewelry with intricate details, stones that need a little more thorough cleaning? Or maybe an inherited piece of jewelry where a home cleaner didn't do the trick? Then we recommend professional cleaning. At Arven, we offer cleaning and polishing of both new and old jewelry, performed with special equipment by our experienced jewelers.

The benefits of professional cleaning:

• Thorough cleaning without damage

• Removes oxide and gives new shine

• Safe handling of gemstones

• Possibility of inspection and repair of wear or loose frames

Preventive tips for jewelry care

To avoid wear and tear, we have compiled some tips that you might want to keep in mind in your everyday life:

• Remove jewelry before exercising, bathing or cleaning.

• Store jewelry separately in soft bags or boxes to avoid scratches.

• Do not leave jewelry in humid environments.

Let your jewelry shine – for a lifetime

Jewelry from Arven is made to last. With proper care, it can preserve its beauty for generations. Whether you have a new piece of jewelry or a vintage treasure, it deserves to shine. Do you need help with cleaning, polishing or maintenance? Feel free to visit us in our store in Bergen, or contact us via the online store for advice and service.