How to ensure your jewellery lasts

When it comes to your jewellery pieces, there are specific pieces that you will undoubtedly treasure. Beyond the value that the jewellery presents there is sentimentality that jewellery pieces such as rose gold engagement rings or wedding bands provide. Memories of purchasing the jewellery in Sydney and planning that magical proposal is sure to bring up romantic reminiscences that you will want to treasure all your life. To ensure that your jewellery lasts there are things such as conducting jewellery repairs in Sydney (where you purchased your pieces) which are necessary. Besides jewellery repairs, here are a few other simple tips to ensure your pieces last:

Take care

As easy as it sounds, a small amount of care while wearing your wedding and engagement rings can ensure the pieces last longer. An example of this is if working in an occupation where a high level of manual labour is required, taking care to remove the piece before beginning can ensure the gemstones do not chip or crack. Rings such as cushion cut engagement rings can become potentially sensitive to damage due to the prong setting it’s frequently set in – compared to other more secured settings such as pave and bezel.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance of your jewellery is an absolute must. Although many home remedies are shown to make your jewellery sparkle – only by taking it to a jewellery expert are you guaranteed to get that extra shine from your pieces in a way that will not be damaging to the piece. Furthermore, as individual precious metals undergo additional treatments over the years to ensure their natural colour (such as white gold being rhodium plated) – which will require treatment by a jeweller.

Store appropriately

When not wearing the jewellery pieces they should be stored in a safe place that you will always remember. The best idea is to ensure that you have a jewellery box that is free from any chemicals and is kept in a room temperature area. By having a set jewellery box that you store your jewellery in each time, it guarantees that you won’t lose the pieces easily.

Purchase insurance

This might sound a bit clichéd - however, the full guarantee to ensure your jewellery lasts is to ensure that you prepare for the worst. Whether your jewellery is damaged, misplaced or stolen – purchasing insurance is a sure way to guarantee that your piece is secured. The only part to remember however is that your jewellery piece will need to be appraised (every half decade or so) to ensure that the piece keeps current with market trends.