Jewellery Care

Care Guide by Metal & Gemstone

Caring For Your Jewellery

To keep your jewellery looking its best, a little care goes a long way. Avoid exposing your pieces to water, perfumes, lotions, and household chemicals, as moisture and harsh substances can cause tarnishing, fading, or damage. Always remove jewellery before swimming, showering, or exercising, and store it in a dry, soft-lined box or pouch to prevent scratches and tangling. Gently clean with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive materials or cleaners. With the right care, your jewellery will stay beautiful for years to come.

Three Stone Oval Ring with 4.50tw of Laboratory-Grown Diamonds in 9kt Yellow Gold and Rhodium Rings Bevilles

HOW TO CARE FOR DIAMONDS

Diamonds are the hardest natural substance, but they still need regular care to maintain brilliance. Daily wear—especially on engagement rings and wedding bands—can cause buildup of dirt, oils, and gradual wear over time.

Diamond Damage Risks

  • Diamonds can scratch other diamonds and softer materials
  • Hard impacts may chip exposed edges
  • Chemicals can reduce brilliance and cause long-term dullness

Daily Care Tips

  • Remove jewellery when swimming, bathing, cleaning, sleeping, gardening, or playing sport
  • Avoid contact with sunscreen, makeup, and chemicals
  • Keep away from dust and sand
  • Store pieces separately to prevent scratching

Cleaning & Professional Care

Use our Ultrasonic jewellery cleaner or our mild cleaning solutions to restore sparkle safely. For best results, have diamond jewellery professionally cleaned and inspected every 12 months to check for wear, loose settings, or damaged prongs.

Visit a Bevilles store for expert diamond care and maintenance to keep your jewellery looking its absolute best.

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Cubic Zirconia Heart Pendant in 9kt Yellow Gold Pendants Bevilles

HOW TO CARE FOR GOLD

Gold jewellery - whether it's bonded gold, white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold—requires regular care to maintain its shine and condition over time. Purity and alloy composition affect durability and maintenance needs.

  • Yellow gold: Most pure and hypoallergenic, but requires extra care as it is softer and can show wear more easily
  • White gold: Alloyed with nickel or palladium for strength and plated with rhodium for shine; needs replating annually
  • Rose gold: Contains copper, giving it a warm pink tone with a soft, delicate finish

What to Avoid

Gold alloys can be damaged by harsh chemicals. Avoid chlorine, bleach, detergents, solvents, and household cleaners. Remove jewellery when sleeping, bathing, swimming, cleaning, or exercising.

Daily Care Tips

  • Store pieces separately to prevent scratching and tangling
  • Use a jewellery box or soft cloth wraps
  • Put jewellery on last (after perfume, makeup, deodorant)
  • Keep dry and use silica gel in storage
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13mm Polished Hoop Earrings in 18kt Gold Plated Sterling Silver Earrings Bevilles

HOW TO CARE FOR 18K FINE GOLD PLATED

18k fine gold plated jewellery is beautiful but delicate, and it doesn’t mix well with moisture. To maintain its shine and longevity, proper care is essential.

Daily Care Tips

  • Remove before showering, swimming, exercising, or sleeping
  • Apply perfume, lotion, and cosmetics before putting on jewellery
  • Store pieces separately to avoid scratches

What to Avoid

  • Water exposure (including pools and showers)
  • Jewellery cleaners
  • Perfume, deodorant, and skincare products directly on jewellery

Cleaning

Gently wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth after wearing. For deeper cleaning, lightly rinse with warm water and mild soap, then dry thoroughly. Never use chemical cleaning products.

You can use Bevilles mild cleaning products but you can't use the specific jewellery cloth in the kit, due to it will gradually wear away the thin film layer of plating.

Visit a Bevilles store for a free professional cleaning.

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19cm 6mm Width Heart Shape Ball Bracelet in Sterling Silver Bracelets Bevilles

HOW TO CARE FOR STERLING SILVER

Silver jewellery is the most lustrous of precious metals and needs regular care to maintain its shine.

Why Silver Tarnishes

Sterling silver naturally reacts with moisture and air, causing tarnish over time. This is normal but can be managed with proper care.

What to Avoid

Keep silver away from chlorine, bleach, detergents, solvents and harsh chemicals.

Daily Care Tips

  • Wear silver regularly to reduce tarnish
  • Remove before sleeping, swimming, or exercising
  • Store pieces separately in dry conditions
  • Apply perfume and lotions before wearing jewellery
  • Avoid moisture when storing (use silica gel if possible)

Easy At-Home Cleaning Method

Line a bowl with aluminium foil, add hot water and baking soda, then soak jewellery for up to 10 minutes. Rinse and polish with a soft cloth, or use Bevilles mild cleaning products. Make sure it is completely dry when you finish.

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20cm 6mm Width Oxidised Wheat Bracelet in Stainless Steel Bracelets Bevilles

HOW TO CARE FOR STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless steel is one of the easiest metals to care for due to its durable composition. It develops a soft patina over time, which some people prefer, but it can also be polished back to its original finish if desired.

What to Avoid

  • Contact with harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners
  • Storing with softer metals that may scratch easily
  • Wearing during activities that may cause heavy impact or abrasion

Daily Care Tips

  • Store separately from gold and sterling silver to avoid scratches

Easy At-Home Cleaning

Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. Dry thoroughly to maintain shine. Polish stainless steel with a soft cloth, preferably a jewelley polish cloth, to restore its original look if needed.

You can use Bevilles mild cleaning products but you can't use the specific jewellery cloth in the kit, due to it will gradually wear away on the surface layer.
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Roberto Carati Gold Coloured Crystal Face Watch M9148-V2 Watches Roberto Carati

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR WATCH

Watches are both functional timepieces and meaningful jewellery items, often worn daily and treasured for generations. Because of their delicate internal mechanisms and sentimental value, proper care is essential to maintain both performance and appearance.

At Bevilles, we want to keep everything ticking smoothly. Follow our care tips below or visit your local store for professional cleaning and servicing.

Is your watch broken? Read about our Watch Repair process.

What to Avoid

  • Heavy impact or machinery work while wearing
  • Extreme temperatures (below 0°C or above 60°C)
  • Strong magnetic fields (phones, speakers, magnets, appliances)
  • Chemicals such as perfume, soap, detergents, and cosmetics
  • Improper exposure beyond water resistance limits

Daily Care Tips

  • Store in its box when not in use
  • Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading
  • Read your watch manual for care instructions
  • Have it professionally serviced regularly
  • Only allow a professional to open the case back

Easy Watch Care at Home

  • For water-resistant watches, clean the case with fresh water and the metal band with mild soapy water
  • For non-water-resistant watches, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth
  • Regularly remove dirt and oils to protect the case and movement

Water Resistance Care

Water resistance varies by watch and can decrease over time. Have seals checked regularly. When wearing in water:

  • Do not press the crown or push buttons
  • Rinse with fresh water after swimming in salt or chlorine
  • Dry thoroughly after exposure to water

Professional Watch Care

For best performance, watches should be professionally serviced every 3–5 years. Bevilles jewellers can inspect, clean, polish, and restore your watch to keep it in excellent condition.

Visit your local Bevilles store for expert watch care and servicing.

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