Care Guide

Verity Gems Fine Jewelry Care Guide
Preserving Brilliance for Generations

🛑 Daily Wear Precautions

  1. Chemical Exposure: Remove jewelry before:
    • Applying cosmetics/perfumes
    • Swimming (chlorine weakens gold alloys)
    • Cleaning with bleach/ammonia products
  2. Physical Impact: Avoid wearing during:
    • Sports/gym activities
    • Gardening/DIY projects
    • Sleeping (prevents bending/prong damage)

💎 Cleaning Methods by Material

Solid Gold (10K-24K)

  • Weekly Maintenance:
    1. Mix 1 tsp pH-neutral dish soap in 1 cup warm water
    2. Soak 10 minutes
    3. Gently brush with soft toothbrush (focus on stone undersides)
    4. Rinse under running water
    5. Pat dry with microfiber cloth

Diamonds (Lab-Grown & Natural)

  • Monthly Deep Clean:
    1. Soak in solution for 1 minute: 1 part ammonia + 6 parts warm water
      • Avoid Delicate Items: Do not use ammonia on jewelry with pearls, soft gemstones (like opals or emeralds), or plated gold, as it can damage or remove the finish.
      • Limit Frequency: Excessive use of ammonia can weaken or dull gold over time.
      • Safety Measures: Ensure proper ventilation, use gloves, and never mix ammonia with bleach.

        After cleaning, always rinse the jewelry thoroughly in water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth

        Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for fracture-filled stones

Colored Gemstones

Stone Type Cleaning Protocol
Sapphire/Ruby Warm soapy water + soft brush
Emerald Wipe with damp cloth only
Pearl/Opal Dry microfiber cloth after wear

🧰 Proper Storage

  • Separate Hardness Levels: Store diamonds separately from softer gems
  • Padded Compartments: Use fabric-lined boxes with dividers
  • Original Packaging: Retain pouches/boxes for resale value
  • Climate Control: Avoid humid environments (bathrooms)

⚠️ Critical "Never" Rules

  • ❌ No Toothpaste/Baking Soda: Abrasives scratch gold
  • ❌ No Commercial Jewelry Dips: Acids damage rhodium plating
  • ❌ No Ultrasonic for: Emeralds, opals, pearls, or fracture-filled stones
  • ❌ No Cleaning Over Sinks: #1 cause of accidental loss

🔧 Professional Care Schedule

  1. Annual Inspection:
    • Prong tightness check
    • Structural integrity assessment
    • Deep ultrasonic cleaning (where safe)
  2. Bi-Annual Service for High-Wear Items:
    • Ring shank reinforcement
    • Rhodium replating (white gold)
  3. Gemstone Re-Polishing: Available for scratched sapphires/rubies

Schedule: Email for prepaid shipping kit

🌿 Lab-Grown Diamond Specifics

  • Heat Sensitivity: Always inform jewelers before torch work
  • Cleaning Frequency: Monthly cleaning maintains optimal fire
  • Storage: Keep in separate compartment from other jewelry