Materials & Care
Jewellery is meant to be worn, seen, and enjoyed, it also needs love and care.
As a general care tip, jewellery should be the last thing you put on before heading out the door and the first thing you take off before going to sleep.
To prevent the risk of physical damage, always put your jewellery on after applying perfume, hairspray and lotions as these products can cause damage to stones, pearls, and metal finishes. Be sure to remove your jewellery before bathing, swimming, or exercising…all can have a dulling effect on most gemstones and metals. Be intentional and delicate with your jewellery and you can maximize the longevity of its lifespan.
Solid Gold
With proper care, solid gold can last forever. We offer solid gold in 10k, 14k, and 18k. Solid gold will not discolor, so it is the perfect metal for everyday wear.
How to Wear
To ensure your solid gold jewellery keeps its beautiful shiny luster forever, try to minimize exposure to harsh abrasives.
How to Care
Solid gold is low maintenance and requires very minimal care. If it gets a bit dull, scrub it lightly with a soft-bristled brush using warm water and detergent-free soap. Then give it a gentle buff with a soft, clean cloth.
How to Store
When not being worn, store your solid gold jewellery in a safe and dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.
Gold-Filled
Gold-filled is made up of a solid layer of gold that is bonded together by heat to a base metal. It contains minimum 5% real gold content, which is much higher than gold plating. This makes gold-filled much more durable than gold plated.
How to Wear
Although the color on gold-filled jewellery typically lasts for a long time, it can still discolor over time if constantly exposed to water, products, and chemicals.
How to Care
Gold-filled jewellery can be hand polished with a soft untreated cloth. Do not rub your gold-fill jewellery harshly as the gold color will discolor quicker.
How to Store
Store in a dry place – ideally in a Ziploc bag or sectioned jewellery box.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is the finest grade of silver that contains 92.5% of pure silver, alloyed with another metal to create durability. An excellent, high-quality metal at a price point that shines. What’s not to love?
How to Wear
Sterling silver is low maintenance and highly durable, which is designed for everyday wear. To keep your sterling silver shiny, wear it often! The natural oil on your body prevents sterling silver from tarnishing.
How to Care
Sterling silver will naturally tarnish over time and especially can happen quicker when it is unworn and constantly exposed to moisture, light, and oxygen. Avoid too much water, products, and harsh chemicals when wearing your sterling silver pieces. Wipe your sterling silver jewellery down gently with a polishing cloth to maintain and bring back the shine.
How to Store
When unworn, store sterling silver in an air-tight Ziploc bag to prevent it from tarnishing.
Gold Vermeil
Gold Vermeil is sterling silver plated with layers of solid gold. It has the look of gold jewellery at a fraction of the price.
How to Wear
Gold vermeil plating will naturally wear off with everyday wear and exposure to daily environmental factors such as water, sweat, and oxygen. Take your jewellery off when you wash your hands, shower, sleep, exercise to prolong the gold plating.
How to Care
Polishing should be done lightly with a soft untreated cloth. Over polishing is not recommended as that will rub away the plating faster.
How to Store
Take off your gold vermeil jewellery when you get home and store in a Ziploc bag or sectioned jewellery box to prolong the color of your pieces. It is best to store in a dry and safe place, and not by the bathroom sink.
Gold Plated
Gold plated is base metal plated in a thin layer of solid gold. Follow these simple tips to keep that piece looking fine!
How to Wear
Just like gold vermeil, gold plated jewellery will naturally wear off with everyday wear and exposure to daily environmental factors such as water, sweat, and oxygen. Take your jewellery off when you wash your hands, shower, sleep, exercise to prolong the gold plating.
How to Care
Polish gently if the pieces become tarnished. Over polishing will cause the gold plating to come off faster.
How to Store
Take off your gold plated jewellery when you get home and store in a Ziploc bag or sectioned jewellery box to prolong the color of your pieces. Store in a dry place to prevent from tarnishing.
Diamonds
Diamonds are the most durable stones out of all precious stones, which makes them perfect to be worn every day.
How to Wear
Even though diamonds are one of the hardest substances on Earth, they are not indestructible. To keep your diamond jewellery looking its best, avoid wearing your diamond jewellery when doing harsh activities that could cause damage to them.
How to Care
To keep your diamonds looking shiny, scrub it lightly with a soft-bristled brush using warm water and detergent-free soap. Gentle ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on most diamond jewellery. Avoid heavy duty ones as they can loosen smaller diamonds.
How to Store
When unworn, store in a jewellery box to protect it from getting scratched from harsh surfaces.
Semi-Precious Stones
They’re called “precious” for a reason. Here’s how to keep these gems gorgeous.
How to Wear
Gemstones can scratch other gemstones and wear away at precious metals, so avoid stacking any pieces that could be damaged.
How to Care
Gemstones can dull over time, clean with a bit of mild soap and wipe with a soft damp cloth.
How to Store
Gemstones are delicate and can be easily scratched if not taken care of properly. Protect it against hard surfaces by storing them in a Ziploc bag or in a sectioned jewellery box.
Freshwater Pearls
Known for their whimsical shapes and variety of sizes and colors, freshwater pearls are formed inside of mussels. All our freshwater pearls are organic and sourced from mother nature.
How to Wear
Freshwater pearls are very delicate, and they require extra care and love. Do not wear them in the shower, pool, or while exercising.
How to Care
Clean with a soft damp cloth if necessary. Do not use any harsh cleaning products on them.
How to Store
Unlike many of your other jewels, pearls need air! Store in a non-airtight soft pouch to prevent them from drying out. Avoid storing your pearl jewellery in a place that is exposed to excessive sunlight and water.
Contact
For personalized fit advice or further details about our designs, please get in touch.
Email
We will do our best to respond to your emails within 2 business days
customercare@blueruby.com
Phone
Give us a ring during business hours
604-266-2594