Jewelry Care

Everyday care

  • Keep jewelry away from hairspray, lotion and perfume.
  • Take it off before a chlorinated pool or hot tub, and before using household cleaners with bleach or ammonia.
  • Take it off for workouts, sports and heavy work.
  • Keep it away from high heat and sudden changes in temperature.
  • Wipe each piece with a soft cloth after you wear it.
  • Store each piece on its own, in a padded or fabric-lined box, so pieces do not scratch each other.
  • Have a jeweler check your jewelry every six months.

How to clean most pieces

  • Use warm water, a little mild dish soap and a soft brush.
  • Rinse in a glass of water.
  • Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
  • Not sure about a stone? Use warm soapy water only. Skip ultrasonic and steam cleaners.

Care by stone

Diamond bangle in 14K yellow gold, Madison L style B1174Y

Diamond

Diamond is the hardest gemstone, but a hard knock can still chip it.

A diamond can scratch gold and other stones. Store each piece on its own.

Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Do not use powdered or abrasive cleaners.

Ruby flower ring in 18K white gold, Madison L style R1202RUW

Ruby and sapphire

Ruby and sapphire are hard and tough. They suit everyday wear.

Warm soapy water is always safe.

Emerald ring in 18K white gold, Madison L style DR13230

Emerald

Emerald needs more care than ruby or sapphire.

Clean it gently with warm soapy water.

Keep it away from heat. Do not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners.

Amethyst rectangle ring in 14K white gold, Madison L style R1062AMW

Amethyst and citrine

Clean with warm soapy water.

Keep them away from heat and sudden changes in temperature. Do not steam clean.

Long exposure to strong light can fade the color.

Blue topaz oval ring in 14K white gold, Madison L style R1074BTW

Blue topaz, London blue topaz, Swiss blue topaz and white topaz

Topaz is hard, but a hard blow can split it.

Clean with warm soapy water.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Do not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners.

Garnet hoop earrings in 14K yellow gold, Madison L style E1823GAY

Garnet

Garnet suits all kinds of jewelry. Avoid hard knocks.

Warm soapy water is always safe. Do not steam clean.

Peridot rectangle ring in 14K yellow gold, Madison L style R1184PRY

Peridot

Wear peridot with some care. Avoid hard knocks and quick changes in heat.

Clean with warm soapy water. Do not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners.

Aquamarine cushion ring in 14K white gold, Madison L style R1108AQW

Aquamarine

Protect aquamarine from scratches and hard knocks. Keep it away from heat.

Warm soapy water is always safe.

Pearl necklace in 14K yellow gold, Madison L style N1716PEY

Pearl

Pearls are very soft and scratch easily.

Hairspray, perfume, cosmetics and perspiration can damage them.

Wipe them with a very soft, clean cloth after each wearing.

For a deeper clean, use warm soapy water now and then. Never use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.

Created opal cushion drop earrings in 14K yellow gold, Madison L style E1033COPY

Opal

Opal is softer than most gems. Wear it with care.

Clean it only with warm soapy water.

Keep it away from high heat and sudden changes in temperature.

Turquoise oval necklace in 14K yellow gold, Madison L style N1588TQY

Turquoise

Cosmetics, skin oils, perspiration and chemicals can discolor turquoise.

Clean with warm soapy water. Never use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Keep it away from high heat.

Created paraiba tourmaline rectangle ring in 14K white gold, Madison L style R1336CPARW

Created stones

Clean created stones with warm soapy water only. Skip ultrasonic and steam cleaners.

Care by metal

14K gold

Madison L jewelry is solid 14K gold. Nothing plated, nothing filled.

Chlorine and salt water can damage and discolor gold. Take gold jewelry off before a pool, hot tub or the ocean.

Sunscreen, lotion and soap leave a dull film. Wipe gold with a soft, damp cloth after wearing.

Need help with a piece?

Questions about a piece? Send us a message or email sales@madisonl.com.