Fine jewellery is made to last, but like anything you love, it rewards a little care. The good news is that keeping your pieces brilliant takes only a few small habits — nothing complicated, nothing time-consuming.
The single most useful habit is to take rings off before certain activities: swimming (chlorine and salt are hard on metal and stones), heavy exercise, gardening, and anything involving harsh cleaning products. A moment of thought here prevents most of the wear we see over the years.
For storage, keep pieces separate so they don’t scratch each other — the soft pouch your jewellery came in is perfect for this. Diamonds are hard enough to scratch gold, so a tangle of pieces in one box is a slow source of damage.
Cleaning is simple: warm water, a drop of mild soap, and a soft brush will lift the film that dulls a diamond’s sparkle over time. And bring your pieces in for a professional clean and check now and then — for LightChic pieces, that service is complimentary, any time, for life.
