How To Clean Jewellery

If your butler is busy, follow these tips to bring up the shine on your jewels.

Always clean jewellery in a plastic bowl lined with a cloth. This will protect delicate items and run no risk of anything ending up down a plughole. For more advice, see How To Clean Precious Metals.

Amethysts, diamonds, rubies and sapphires can be cleaned in washing-up liquid and warm water - use a little paintbrush or make-up brush to gently scrub. Rinse in lukewarm water then dip into surgical spirit to remove any soap residue. Buff gently with chamois leather.

Emeralds can be cleaned as above but are softer so take extra care.

Pearls are porous and should not be washed in water. The oil on your skin is the best tonic for pearls, so wear them with abandon, although protect from hairspray, make-up and perfume. Polish pearls with chamois leather.

Turquoise and emeralds are also porous, so keep them out of the water. Polish with a chamois leather instead.

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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