Jewelry Care
Jewelry Care Guide: Keep Your CHOE Pieces Sparkling
How to Care for Your Moissanite Jewelry
Your CHOE jewelry is designed to last a lifetime with proper care. Here's everything you need to know to keep your pieces looking brilliant and beautiful.
Daily Care Tips
What to Avoid:
- Harsh chemicals: Remove before cleaning, swimming, or using beauty products
- Physical impact: Take off during exercise, gardening, or heavy lifting
- Extreme temperatures: Avoid hot tubs, saunas, or freezing conditions
Safe Activities:
- Daily wear is encouraged! Moissanite loves to sparkle
- Hand washing and showering (though removal extends life)
- Office work and normal daily activities
Cleaning Your Moissanite
Weekly Cleaning (Recommended):
- Prepare cleaning solution: Mix warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap
- Soak briefly: Let jewelry sit for 2-3 minutes
- Gentle scrubbing: Use a soft toothbrush to clean around prongs and settings
- Rinse thoroughly: Use warm running water
- Dry completely: Pat with soft cloth, let air dry completely
Monthly Deep Clean:
- Create ammonia solution: 1 part ammonia to 6 parts water
- Soak for 10 minutes: Completely submerge jewelry
- Scrub gently: Pay attention to back of stone and prong areas
- Rinse well: Ensure all ammonia is removed
- Polish: Use jewelry polishing cloth for final shine
Caring for Gold-Plated Settings
Gentle Approach:
- Use only mild soap solutions
- Avoid abrasive materials or harsh chemicals
- Pat dry rather than rubbing vigorously
- Polish with appropriate jewelry cloth
Signs of Wear:
- Slight color changes after extensive wear are normal
- Professional replating available if needed
- Quality plating should last years with proper care
Storage Solutions
Best Practices:
- Individual storage: Keep pieces separate to prevent scratching
- Soft environment: Use jewelry boxes with soft lining
- Avoid moisture: Store in dry environment
- Organization: Separate by metal type when possible
Travel Storage:
- Use individual pouches or compartments
- Avoid loose storage in makeup bags
- Consider travel jewelry cases with secure compartments
Quick Reference Care Schedule
- Daily: Remove for chemicals, exercise, heavy work
- Weekly: Gentle soap and water cleaning
- Monthly: Deep ammonia cleaning
Remember: The more you wear your CHOE jewelry, the more joy it brings. These care tips ensure your pieces remain as brilliant as the day you first put them on.