Care Guide
Jewelry Care
Caring for Your Jewelry
Jewelry you only just bought
somehow seems to have clouded before you knew it.
You are not sure of the right way to care for it.
Have you ever felt this way?
1. Wipe it when you take it off. This alone changes the shine.
2. What to do and what not to do, for each material
3. A yearly professional care restores the shine of a new piece
4. With ANNA DIAMOND, cleaning and lifetime cleaning are free
The Reason It Somehow Clouds
The ring or necklace you chose with care seems less bright than when you bought it. This clouding of jewelry can be solved with a little knowledge.
In this guide, we share the jewelry care knowledge of ANNA DIAMOND's designers together with the wisdom of skilled Japanese artisans, so you can keep your treasured jewelry beautiful for a long time.
Everyday Care
Caring for jewelry is not difficult.A small daily habitcan change the shine remarkably.
Wipe It Off When You Take It Off
When you take off your jewelry,wipe it gently with a soft cloth, such as a lens cloth. This alone prevents clouding from oils and sweat.
Last On, First Off
The rule before heading out isput jewelry on last and take it off first. By putting on jewelry after makeup, hairspray, and perfume have dried, you prevent these chemicals from touching it directly.
Care by Material
The points to watch differ by material. Check the material of your jewelry and choose the right care.
Platinum (Pt950 / Pt900)
The most low maintenance material.Resists tarnish and stands up even to sulfur in hot springs。
Yellow gold / Pink gold (K18YG / K18PG)
Relatively easy to care for.Be mindful of sulfur in hot springs and chlorine based cleaners.
White gold (K18WG)
Because it has a rhodium coating, recoating every two to three years is recommended.
Silver (SV925)
reacts with sulfur in the airaging (sulfidation)may appear on this material. It is easily restored with a silver polishing cloth.
Diamond
Oleophilicso it clouds easily with skin oils. Keep its natural brilliance with regular cleaning.
Akoya pearl
Especially delicate. Vulnerable to acids, sweat, and cosmetics. Ultrasonic cleaning and chemical detergents must never be used.
| Material | Everyday care | Points to watch | Recommended maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pt950 / Pt900 | Wipe with a soft cloth | Nothing in particular | Polishing once a year |
| K18YG | Wipe with a soft cloth | Sulfur, chlorine | Polishing once a year |
| K18PG | Wipe away sweat promptly | Sulfur, chlorine, sweat | Polishing once a year |
| K18WG | Wipe with a soft cloth | Friction, impact | Recoating every 2 to 3 years |
| SV925 | Wipe immediately after wear | Sulfur, sweat, humidity | A polishing cloth when discoloration appears |
| Diamond | Wash with a mild detergent | Skin oils (oleophilic) | Cleaning once a month |
| Akoya pearl | Wipe immediately after wear | Acids, sweat, cosmetics | A yearly restringing inspection |
When to remove your jewelry, and how to store it
Bathing and hot springs: sulfur and body soap can cause discoloration
Sports and workouts: risk of wear from impact and sweat
Cooking and cleaning: chlorine detergents, oils, and food acids can affect it
The sea and pools: salt and chlorine cause damage
While sleeping: to prevent rings from bending and chains from breaking
Storage tips
Store each piece separately: pieces touching one another can cause scratches.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat, and humidity: keep in a dark place with little moisture.
A zip-top bag also helps: it prevents discoloration from sulfur in the air.
How to clean at home
Basic cleaning steps
1.Add a few drops ofmild detergentto lukewarm water
2.Soak the jewelry and leave it for 5 to 10 minutes
3.Gently brush with a soft toothbrush
4.Rinse under running water
5.Wipe away moisture with a soft cloth and let it air dry
What not to use: abrasive cleansers, toothpaste, ultrasonic cleaners, bleach, and alcohol.Pearls should never be washed with waterat all.
A culture of living with jewelry, discovered in Paris
Women in France wear jewelry inherited from their grandmothers and mothers every day. Rather than keeping it carefully tucked away, there isa culture of carefully continuing to wear it.
ANNA DIAMOND offersfree cleaning and inspectionbecause we want you to keep wearing your jewelry with care. That your jewelry still shines ten or twenty years from now. That is the goal of our craft.
ANNA DIAMOND aftercare
Cleaning
Free forever
Polishing
Free once a year
Resizing
First time free within one year
Recoating
From ¥5,500 (tax included)
Repair
By quote
Remodeling
By quote
Daily: a quick wipe with a cloth after wearing
Monthly: at-home cleaning for diamonds
Yearly: polishing at ANNA DIAMOND (free)
Every 2 to 3 years: recoating for white gold
As needed: resizing, repair, and remodeling
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is it fine to keep my wedding ring on in the shower?
Platinum and gold are fine with a shower, butresidue from body soap and shampoocan cause clouding. Removing it is best when you can.