Keep the Sparkle: Your Guide to Jewellery & Watch Care

Your jewellery and watches are special and can be highly sentimental. With the right care, they can continue to look their best for years to come. In this guide, we share simple tips for cleaning, storing and caring for your favourite pieces, along with advice on professional cleaning and servicing to help protect their beauty, function and finish.

Gold Jewellery 

Your gold jewellery should be cleaned and checked regularly to maintain its condition and shine. For at home care, we recommend using a Hoskings Jewellers cleaning cloth or liquid cleaner to restore its sparkle. For a deeper clean, visit us in-store for a professional jewellery cleaning service. Read our full guide on caring for and cleaning your gold jewellery here.

Diamond Rings & Diamond Jewellery

Your diamond rings and diamond jewellery should be cleaned and checked regularly to maintain its condition and shine. For at home care, we recommend using a Hoskings Jewellers cleaning cloth, liquid cleaner or diamond dazzle stick to restore its sparkle. For a deeper clean, visit us in-store for a complimentary professional clean. Read our full guide on caring for and cleaning your diamond rings and jewellery here.

Silver Filled

Silver filled jewellery is 9ct gold jewellery filled with sterling silver making it extra strong and durable. Care for your silver filled jewellery pieces the same way as regular gold jewellery.

Sterling Silver Jewellery  

Sterling silver can oxidise and tarnish naturally over time. A gentle clean can easily restore its shine. For at home care, we recommend using a Hoskings Jewellers cleaning cloth or liquid cleaner to restore its sparkle. Read our full guide on caring for and cleaning your sterling silver jewellery here.

Bonded Jewellery  

Bonded jewellery is best suited for occasional wear to maintain it’s longevity. For at home care we recommend a gentle wash at regular intervals. Avoid using any jewellery cleaners or polishing cloths. Read our full guide on caring for and cleaning your bonded jewellery here.

Pearls & Plated Jewellery  

Pearl and plated jewellery are delicate, ensure you wear with love & care. We recommend a very gentle wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid using any jewellery cleaners or polishing cloths. Read our full guide on caring for and cleaning your pearls and plated jewellery here.

Stainless Steel Jewellery

Stainless steel jewellery is durable, scratch and tarnish resistant making it ideal for everyday wear. We recommend a gentle wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid using any jewellery cleaners or polishing cloths.

Watches

If cleaning at home we recommend a soft cloth and cotton buds to clean built up dirt from tiny areas. Read our full guide on caring for and cleaning your watch here.

Yellow and Rose Gold

How to wear

Remove your jewellery at the end of each day to avoid any unnecessary wear and tear. Apply make-up, perfume and lotions before putting your jewellery on, this will help keep it clean. 

How to clean

The easiest way to clean and keep your gold jewellery sparkling is to gently clean it yourself with warm soapy water. Place your jewellery in the bowl and let it soak for about 15 minutes. Use a soft bristled toothbrush to gently brush around any delicate details. Be careful not to scrub too hard or use any abrasive products, as these may cause scratches.

If your gold jewellery needs a deeper clean, you have two options. For an easy at-home clean, visit one of our friendly stores to purchase Hoskings Jewellers Gold & Jewel Liquid Jewellery Cleaner. It comes with a small brush, making it easy to gently remove built up dirt from hard to reach areas. Prefer to leave it to the experts? Our team can professionally clean your jewellery in store using ultrasonic technology to gently and effectively restore its brilliance.

How to store

It is important to properly store your gold jewellery to help minimise scratches. We recommend you store your gold jewellery in a cloth pouch or jewellery box with separate compartments ensuring they don’t rub or scratch each other. 

White Gold

How to wear

Remove your jewellery at the end of each day to avoid any unnecessary wear and tear. Apply make-up, perfume and lotions before putting your jewellery on, this will help keep it clean and try to avoid exposure to household chemicals or swimming in chlorinated water.

How to clean

The easiest way to clean and keep your gold jewellery sparkling is to gently clean it yourself with warm soapy water. Place your jewellery in the bowl and let it soak for about 15 minutes. Use a soft bristled toothbrush to gently brush around any delicate details. Be careful not to scrub too hard or use any abrasive products, as these may cause scratches.

White gold jewellery gets its shine from a special process where it is plated with rhodium for extra lustre, sparkly & durability. The rhodium plating will dull and wear over time and requires a little extra care. We recommend professional cleaning and re-rhodium plating by one of our trusted jewellers every few years to ensure your jewellery always looks its best. Visit us in store for further information on having your precious pieces re-rhodium plated.

If your white gold jewellery requires a deeper clean, visit one of our friendly stores. Hoskings Jewellers Gold & Jewel Liquid Jewellery Cleaner provides an affordable, professional style clean at home. The liquid cleaner comes with a small brush, allowing you to gently clean built-up dirt from tiny areas. Alternatively, leave it to the experts at Hoskings Jewellers. Our professional in-store cleaning service uses the latest ultrasonic technology to gently and effectively restore the brilliance of your gold jewellery.

How to store 

It is important to properly store your white gold jewellery to help minimise scratches. We recommend you store your gold jewellery in a cloth pouch or jewellery box with separate compartments ensuring they don’t rub or scratch each other.