Caring for Your Altin Jewellery

Your jewellery is made to be treasured. A little everyday care will help preserve its beauty and keep it in good condition.

Everyday care

Put your jewellery on after applying perfume, lotions, sunscreen and other beauty products.

Remove it before swimming, showering, exercising, sleeping or doing household and manual work. Chemicals, friction and sudden knocks can damage metals, gemstones and settings.

Avoid contact with bleach, household cleaners and abrasive products.

Cleaning your jewellery

Gently wipe your jewellery with a soft, clean cloth after wearing it.

The safest cleaning method depends on the metal, gemstones and any treatments or finishes used in your piece. Contact us for advice before using jewellery cleaning solutions, polishing products, steam or ultrasonic cleaners.

Avoid toothpaste, baking soda, rough brushes and other abrasive cleaning methods.

Gemstones and pearls

Gemstones vary in hardness and care requirements. Even a hard stone can chip if struck, and some stones are sensitive to heat, chemicals or prolonged soaking.

Pearls, opals, emeralds and other delicate or treated gemstones need particular care. Gently wipe them with a soft cloth and ask us for cleaning advice specific to your piece.

Storing your jewellery

Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or a lined jewellery box to prevent scratching and tangling.

Keep jewellery in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Fasten chains before storing them to help reduce tangling.

Settings, clasps and repairs

Check your jewellery regularly for loose stones, worn claws, damaged clasps or changes in fit.

If a stone moves, a setting catches on clothing or a clasp no longer closes securely, stop wearing the piece and contact us for an inspection.

Avoid bending, adjusting or repairing jewellery yourself.

White gold, plated and polished finishes

Surface finishes naturally change with wear. White gold may need its rhodium finish renewed, while plated finishes may gradually wear away. Polished surfaces can develop small scratches over time.

Need advice?

Every custom piece is different. We can guide you on suitable care and assess any cleaning, maintenance or repair needs. Any applicable charges will be confirmed before work begins.

Altin Jewellers

082 454 4430

26 Rigel Ave, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, 0181