Jewelry Care Guide
Keep your AMAPELS jewelry beautiful for years to come with our expert care tips. Proper maintenance ensures your pieces remain as stunning as the day you received them.
Essential Care Steps
Follow these four essential steps to maintain your jewelry's beauty and longevity
Gentle Cleaning
Clean your jewelry regularly with warm water and mild soap
- • Use a soft-bristled toothbrush for intricate details
- • Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth
- • Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners
- • For pearls, use only a damp cloth
Proper Storage
Store pieces separately to prevent scratching and tarnishing
- • Use individual soft pouches or lined jewelry boxes
- • Keep pieces separated to avoid tangling
- • Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
- • Use anti-tarnish strips for silver pieces
Avoid Exposure
Protect jewelry from chemicals, moisture, and extreme conditions
- • Remove before swimming, exercising, or showering
- • Avoid contact with perfumes, lotions, and cleaning products
- • Take off jewelry before applying cosmetics
- • Store away from direct sunlight and heat
Regular Maintenance
Schedule professional cleaning and inspection annually
- • Have clasps and settings checked by professionals
- • Professional cleaning restores original shine
- • Address loose stones or damaged parts immediately
- • Consider re-plating for gold vermeil pieces
Material-Specific Care
Different materials require different care approaches for optimal maintenance
Sterling Silver
Polish regularly with a silver cloth to prevent tarnishing. Store in anti-tarnish pouches.
Avoid chlorine and sulfur-containing products
Gold Vermeil
Clean gently with soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners that can remove the gold layer.
Re-plating may be needed after extensive wear
Pearls
Wipe with damp cloth only. Store flat and away from other jewelry to prevent scratching.
Never use cleaning solutions or ultrasonic cleaners
Gemstones
Clean with mild soap and water. Use soft brush for settings. Dry thoroughly.
Some stones are heat and chemical sensitive
Quick Reference
Essential do's and don'ts for everyday jewelry care
Do's
- •Put jewelry on last when getting dressed
- •Remove jewelry first when undressing
- •Clean regularly with appropriate methods
- •Store in original packaging when traveling
- •Have annual professional inspections
- •Handle with clean, dry hands
Don'ts
- •Wear jewelry while exercising or swimming
- •Expose to harsh chemicals or cleaners
- •Store different metals together
- •Sleep in your jewelry
- •Use tissues or paper towels to clean
- •Pull or tug on delicate chains
Professional Care Services
Our expert jewelers offer professional cleaning, repair, and restoration services. Schedule an appointment to keep your AMAPELS jewelry in pristine condition.
Emergency Care Tips
• If a stone becomes loose, stop wearing immediately and contact us
• For broken chains, keep all pieces and avoid DIY repairs
• Tarnishing on silver is normal and easily reversible
• Contact us within 30 days for any quality concerns