Jewellery care advice can feel overwhelming.
'Remove before water', 'avoid sweat', 'polish constantly'. But in reality, how much care jewellery needs depends on what it’s made from.
Understanding a few common myths makes everyday wear far simpler.
Myth #1: You should never wear jewellery in water.
This is true for some jewellery, but not all.
Jewellery made with reactive base metals can tarnish quickly when exposed to water. Jewellery designed with durable materials can handle everyday exposure far better.
The key isn’t avoiding water. It’s choosing jewellery designed for it.
Myth #2: Sweat ruins all jewellery.
Sweat can accelerate tarnishing in low-quality jewellery, especially when the base metal reacts with moisture.
Jewellery designed for everyday wear uses materials that resist this reaction, making it far more suitable for active lifestyles.
Myth #3: You need special cleaners to keep jewellery looking good.
Many jewellery care routines are overcomplicated.
Well-made jewellery doesn’t require constant polishing or harsh cleaning products. In fact, over-cleaning can do more harm than good.
Myth #4: Gold jewellery never needs care.
Even solid gold jewellery requires attention. Gold is soft and can scratch, bend, or dull over time, especially with daily wear.
No jewellery is completely maintenance-free.
What actually matters in jewellery care...
Instead of complex routines, focus on choosing quality materials, understanding how your jewellery is designed to be worn, and avoiding unnecessary chemicals where possible.
Good jewellery should fit into your life, not create extra work.