Jewelry Care & Maintenance Guide — Camillo’s Fine Jewelry
Owning fine jewelry is a lifelong pleasure, and proper care ensures that your pieces stay beautiful for generations. This guide provides simple, practical tips to keep your Camillo’s jewelry looking its best.
1. Daily Care Tips
Remove jewelry during activities that may damage it: sports, swimming, cleaning, or heavy lifting.
Avoid exposure to chemicals such as bleach, chlorine, perfumes, and hair sprays — these can dull metals and damage stones.
Put jewelry on last when getting ready to reduce contact with cosmetics or lotions.
2. Cleaning Your Jewelry
Gold & Platinum: Use a soft, lint-free cloth and mild soap with warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Diamonds & Gemstones: Use a soft brush with mild soap and warm water. Avoid harsh cleaners unless specified.
Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for delicate gemstones like emeralds or opals.
Professional cleaning: Camillo’s offers professional cleaning services to restore sparkle and inspect settings.
3. Storing Jewelry
Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or jewelry box to avoid scratches.
Avoid leaving jewelry in direct sunlight or humid areas, which can tarnish metals over time.
Consider using anti-tarnish strips for silver or gold jewelry stored long-term.
4. Inspecting Your Jewelry
Regularly check clasps, prongs, and settings for loose stones or damage.
If you notice wear or looseness, bring your piece to Camillo’s for inspection and repair.
Annual professional inspections are recommended for high-value or frequently worn pieces.
5. Polishing & Maintenance
Light polishing with a soft cloth can restore shine.
For heavy scratches or tarnish, professional polishing is recommended.
Rhodium-plated white gold may need periodic replating to maintain color.
6. Caring for Specific Jewelry Types
Rings: Remove before washing hands, gardening, or using cleaning chemicals.
Bracelets: Avoid excessive bending or stretching; store flat when not worn.
Necklaces: Store untangled to prevent knots or broken chains.
Earrings: Keep backs secure and check for loose posts.
7. Special Tips for Gemstones
Diamonds: Extremely hard but still require care for settings and polishing.
Emeralds, Opals, Pearls: Sensitive to heat, chemicals, and ultrasonic cleaning.
Colored Gemstones: Avoid prolonged sunlight exposure, which may fade certain stones.
8. Lifetime Warranty & Professional Services
Camillo’s Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects and certain repairs.
Professional inspections, cleaning, and repairs are available for eligible pieces.
Contact us to schedule maintenance or repair to preserve the beauty and longevity of your jewelry.
9. Contact Us for Assistance
If you are unsure how to care for a specific piece or notice any damage:
Camillo’s Fine Jewelry
Email: camillos@consolidated.net
Website: https://camillosjewelry.com/
