Jewelry Care

At Maison Virtue, we believe your gold jewelry should be as timeless as your style. With the right care, your pieces will continue to dazzle for a lifetime. Follow these steps to preserve their brilliance and elegance.

How to Clean Your Gold Jewelry

Gold jewelry, when worn often, is exposed to elements such as dust, oils, and perspiration. Maintaining its shine requires regular care, but you don’t need a fancy cleaner. A simple blend of warm water and a mild dish soap will do.

  1. Gentle Soaking: Allow your jewelry to soak for three hours to lift away impurities.
  2. Delicate Cleaning: After soaking, use a soft brush to gently clean each piece. For intricate designs, a child’s soft toothbrush works wonders. Rinse thoroughly under warm water.
  3. Luxurious Drying: Pat dry with a soft cloth, avoiding tissue or paper towels which can damage the surface. For added shine, gently polish with a premium jewelry cloth.
  4. Regular Polishing: Once your pieces are dry, polish with a chamois cloth to restore their lustrous glow.

Caring for Everyday Wear

Gold is a precious metal that, while stunning, can be sensitive to daily wear. Maison Virtue encourages you to handle your jewelry with the utmost care.

  1. Limit Chemical Exposure: Avoid exposing your gold to harsh chemicals, soaps, and lotions. Remove your jewelry before bathing, swimming, or cleaning to keep it pristine.
  2. Considerate Handling: Before engaging in any strenuous activity or applying products like lotions and perfumes, remove your gold jewelry to prevent scratches and build-up.
  3. Last, But Not Least: Always put your gold jewelry on as the finishing touch to your look, limiting contact with products that may affect its radiance.

How to Store Your Gold Jewelry

Proper storage is essential to maintaining the beauty of your gold pieces. At Maison Virtue, we recommend placing each item in a fabric-lined box with separate compartments to prevent scratching or tangling. No jewelry box? Wrap each piece in a soft cloth to protect it between wears.

By following these steps, your Maison Virtue gold jewelry will retain its elegance and brilliance, ensuring it remains a cherished part of your collection for years to come.

How to Clean Your Silver Jewelry

Silver naturally oxidizes over time, but a little care can keep it glowing. No need for specialized solutions — a mild dish soap and warm water are all you need to maintain its brilliance.

  1. Gentle Soaking: Submerge your silver jewelry in a mixture of warm water and a few drops of dish soap for five minutes.
  2. Careful Polishing: After soaking, gently rub the pieces with a soft cloth. For more detailed designs, use a soft toothbrush or cotton swab to reach every crevice.
  3. Rinse and Dry: Thoroughly rinse your silver under clean water, then pat dry with a microfiber cloth to avoid scratching.
  4. Specialized Polishing: For silver that requires extra care, use a silver polishing cloth to enhance its shine and remove any tarnish.

Caring for Everyday Wear

Silver is a delicate metal that benefits from careful daily handling. At Maison Virtue, we recommend mindful practices to keep your silver jewelry immaculate.

  1. Avoid Moisture and Chemicals: Minimize exposure to humidity, water, and harsh chemicals such as chlorine or lotions. Remove your silver jewelry before swimming or applying skincare products.
  2. Handle With Care: Silver is soft and can be prone to scratching, so remove it before physical activities. Place your jewelry on last when getting ready to reduce contact with perfumes or hairsprays.
  3. Regular Maintenance: Frequent light polishing helps maintain your silver’s brilliance, especially for pieces worn daily.

How to Store Your Silver Jewelry

Proper storage is key to preventing tarnish and maintaining your silver jewelry's allure. Store each piece in a soft, anti-tarnish pouch or fabric-lined box. If you don’t have a jewelry box with compartments, wrap each piece individually in a soft cloth to avoid scratching and tangling.