how to clean your jewelry

Taking the CDC’s handwashing recommendations into account? Your body will thank you for preventative action, but your jewelry may not. Water and soap won’t cause harm to most jewelry, but there are certain gemstones that should never be exposed to water. Hand sanitizer often contains alcohol, which can dry out or damage other gemstones. The lotion you put on your hands after all this excessive washing and sanitizing can turn your sparkling jewels into dull stones. But lucky for you, Day’s has put together a great guide to keeping your jewelry in tip-top shape. Read on for our best advice on keepi ...

So you’re stuck indoors for a while. Self-isolating may have been fun the first few days, but boredom is easy to discover as projects run out. Lucky for you, Day’s has put together a comprehensive guide of how to clean your jewelry at home, so your valuables can be shining at their brightest and make you feel special. Sterling Silver ...

Let’s face it- sterling silver, although beautiful and the preferred jewelry metal for some people, doesn’t always look nice. When tarnish sets in, sterling silver jewelry can turn ugly real fast, and if you don’t wear your sterling jewelry often, there’s unfortunately no way to avoid tarnish. But have no fear! If you’ve just pulled a piece of sterling jewelry out of your jewelry box, but it’s turned gray or black with tarnish, Day’s is here to help you get rid of that tarnish and get back to being your fabulous self, silver accessories included.  Baking Soda is Your FriendBaking soda is abrasive, but gentle enough to clean sterling without damaging the metal, perfect for buffing stubborn tarnish stains away. You can use baking soda toothpaste and an old toothbrush to carefully scrub away the tarnish, or you can get a little more complicated with a dip.  ...

We interviewed the goldsmiths at Day's Jewelers and asked what the most common mistakes an owner can make when it comes to their jewelry. #1. Sleeping in your jewelry Bed sheets are sold by thread count. The more threads, the softer the sheet- to us! Our jewelry, on the other hand finds any sheet a hazardous encounter. Imagine yourself having to cross through a grouping of thorny rose bushes. Most of us would rather not cross at all. Bed sheets again having all of the woven threads, can act like sandpaper on the tips and prongs on rings pendants, and bracelets. This leads to premature wear, requiring costly maintenance more often. The tips of the prongs have a tendency to become snagged and lifted when caught on threads. The more worn the tip of the prong, the more likely it will become caught, and possibly broken off. This can lead to loss of the stone it was holding. If ...

Properly cleaning jewelry isn't as easy as doing a quick Google search. There are many wives tales and myths explaining how to clean your jewelry. Some of these have some truth behind them, but some will actually do harm to your jewelry. Making sure you know how to properly care for and clean your jewelry will help extend the life of your pieces and help them to look their best while you wear them.There are simple ways to clean and care for your jewelry that are easy, fast, and most important - safe. Myth #1: Toothpaste  A common myth is that toothpaste is a good way to clean your jewelry. This is actually false. Toothpaste can damage your diamonds, gemstones and gold. ...