Jewelry Care Guide
Keep your moissanite jewelry looking brilliant for a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.
Why Moissanite is Easy to Care For
Moissanite is one of the hardest gemstones on Earth, rating 9.25 on the Mohs scale. This exceptional hardness makes it highly resistant to scratching and perfect for everyday wear. Unlike other gemstones, moissanite maintains its brilliance with minimal maintenance.
With proper care, your Sparkile jewelry will maintain its stunning sparkle and beauty for generations to come.
Daily Care Tips
Simple habits to keep your jewelry looking its best every day
- Remove jewelry before exercising, showering, or swimming
- Put jewelry on last when getting ready (after makeup, lotion, and perfume)
- Clean your jewelry regularly to maintain its sparkle
- Store pieces separately to prevent scratching
- Have your jewelry professionally inspected annually
- Don't expose jewelry to harsh chemicals or chlorine
- Don't wear jewelry during household cleaning or gardening
- Don't sleep in your jewelry (especially rings and bracelets)
- Don't subject jewelry to extreme temperature changes
- Don't use ultrasonic cleaners without professional guidance
How to Clean Your Jewelry
Regular cleaning keeps your moissanite sparkling like new
Prepare Your Solution
Mix warm (not hot) water with a few drops of mild dish soap in a small bowl. Avoid harsh detergents or chemicals.
Soak Your Jewelry
Place your jewelry in the soapy water and let it soak for 20-40 minutes. This will loosen any dirt, oils, or buildup.
Gentle Brushing
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush (baby toothbrushes work great) to gently brush around the stone and setting. Pay special attention to the back of the stone where oils accumulate.
Rinse Thoroughly
Rinse under warm running water. Important: Close the drain or use a strainer to prevent accidents!
Dry and Polish
Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. For extra sparkle, polish gently with a jewelry polishing cloth.
Pro Tip
Clean your jewelry every 1-2 weeks if worn daily, or before special occasions for maximum brilliance. Moissanite naturally attracts fewer oils than diamonds, so it stays cleaner longer!
We recommend professional cleaning and inspection at least once a year:
- Ultrasonic deep cleaning
- Steam cleaning for maximum sparkle
- Prong and setting inspection
- Professional polish and refinishing
These cleaning methods and substances can damage your jewelry:
- Harsh chemicals (bleach, chlorine, acetone)
- Abrasive cleaners or baking soda
- Toothpaste (despite popular belief)
- Paper towels (can scratch metals)
Proper Storage
How you store your jewelry is just as important as how you clean it
Storage Best Practices
- Separate Compartments: Store each piece separately to prevent scratching. Use the individual pouches or boxes your jewelry came in.
- Soft Fabric Lining: Keep jewelry in a fabric-lined box or soft pouch.
- Cool, Dry Place: Avoid humidity and extreme temperatures.
- Chains Unclasped: Store necklaces and bracelets unclasped and laid flat to prevent tangling.
Travel Tips
- Use a travel jewelry case with individual compartments
- Wrap each piece in soft cloth or tissue paper
- Keep jewelry in your carry-on bag, never checked luggage
- Consider travel insurance for valuable pieces
Metal-Specific Care
Different metals require slightly different care approaches
White gold is typically rhodium-plated for a bright white finish. Over time, this plating may wear, revealing a slight yellow tint.
Care tip: Have your white gold jewelry re-plated every 1-2 years (complimentary with our warranty).
Yellow gold develops a beautiful patina over time, which many people love. For a high polish, professional cleaning works wonders.
Care tip: Use a jewelry polishing cloth regularly to maintain shine between professional cleanings.
Rose gold's copper content makes it durable and long-lasting. It may develop a slight darkening over time, which adds character.
Care tip: Avoid chlorine exposure, which can react with the copper content.
Platinum is extremely durable and develops a natural patina that many prefer. It doesn't require plating or special maintenance.
Care tip: For a high shine, professional polishing can restore the original luster at any time.
Silver naturally tarnishes when exposed to air and moisture. This is normal and easily reversible with proper cleaning.
Care tip: Store in anti-tarnish bags and use a silver polishing cloth regularly to prevent tarnish buildup.
Two-tone pieces combine different metals and require care appropriate for each metal type.
Care tip: Follow the most cautious care instructions for the metals in your piece to protect both.
Special Situations
Always remove jewelry before swimming in pools (chlorine) or the ocean (salt water). Both can damage metals and settings over time.
Cold water can also cause fingers to shrink, increasing the risk of losing a ring.
Remove jewelry during exercise to prevent damage from impact, weights, or sweat. Perspiration can accelerate tarnishing in some metals.
Store your jewelry safely in your gym bag or locker during workouts.
Apply lotions, perfumes, hairspray, and makeup before putting on jewelry. These products can build up on stones and dull their sparkle.
Remove jewelry before applying sunscreen or insect repellent, as chemicals can damage certain metals.
Take off rings and bracelets before cleaning, gardening, or doing dishes. Harsh chemicals and abrasive materials can damage jewelry.
Even mild household cleaners can accumulate in settings and dull the appearance of your stones.
- A loose stone or prong
- A bent or damaged prong
- A loose clasp or broken chain
- Significant scratches or damage
- A ring that needs resizing
- Persistent dullness despite cleaning
The Secret to Lasting Sparkle
The best way to keep your Sparkile jewelry looking beautiful is to wear it often and care for it regularly. Moissanite is designed for everyday wear—with minimal care, it will sparkle brilliantly for generations.