Do you love your costume jewelry and wish to wear it for many more years? The secret to the longevity of your jewelry lies in the attention you give it. A piece of jewelry remains a delicate object that requires proper care. Discover how to take care of your costume jewelry with a few simple gestures.
1 – Preserve the shine of your jewelry
Keep your jewelry for longer by avoiding premature oxidation. Our jewelry does not like water or humidity, whether it is baroque or romantic pieces! We recommend, for example, that you remove them before showering or going to the beach.
In the same vein, take off your jewelry before engaging in sports activities. They do not appreciate sweat! If you are traveling to a hot and humid country where you might sweat, it is advisable to wear them in the evening when temperatures cool down or during the day when you are sure you won't be swimming. Keep in mind that costume jewelry prefers to stay away from sand, chlorine, and water.
2 – Preserve your jewelry
Cleaning products, chemicals, alcohol, or cosmetics can alter your jewelry. We recommend removing your jewelry when applying perfume, makeup, or cream. Once the product has been absorbed, you can put your ring or bracelet back on. If you are doing a major cleaning or using cleaning products occasionally, spare your jewelry by taking it off.
3 – Protect your jewelry
Do you enjoy wearing your costume jewelry? That’s perfectly normal! However, be reasonable and avoid sleeping with your necklaces, earrings, and rings. When you are not wearing them, keep your jewelry safely in a dry place away from humidity.
4 - Clean your jewelry
How can you restore the shine to your jewelry? If you want to give your costume jewelry a second life, we recommend cleaning your gold or silver-plated jewelry with a soft, dry cloth. As you may have guessed, it is essential to avoid any contact with water!
5 - Store your costume jewelry
Do you like to display your jewelry on your vanity or dresser? Note that it is preferable to store them in a jewelry box if you wish to wear them for a long time. Ideally, store them in an individual pouch inside your jewelry box, so they do not rub against each other and remain protected from shocks or falls.
6 - Save your jewelry from oxidation
If you follow the good practices explained above, your costume jewelry should accompany you for many more years. You now know how to maintain your jewelry and prevent the oxidation of your gold, silver, or metal costume jewelry. However, sometimes certain precautions may not be enough.
How can you recover an oxidized piece of jewelry? The oxidation of jewelry made of silver or gold-plated metal is a recurring issue. When the damage is done, you can intervene in three ways, depending on the degree of oxidation:
- clean with a cloth;
- brush with a toothbrush and toothpaste;
- soak the jewelry in lemon juice or baking soda.
It is also possible to clean your jewelry using a chamoisine available in our Satellite Paris stores, which will help restore their shine. To prevent the darkening of your metal jewelry, you can also coat them with a thin layer of clear nail polish.
7 – Count on us for the maintenance of your Satellite costume jewelry
In addition to our advice for your jewelry, we are here for you! Your jewelry is guaranteed for 1 year*. Visit your favorite store or contact our customer service (sav@satellite.fr).
*see specific conditions with our customer service.
Find all our tips for choosing and maintaining your jewelry, along with many style ideas on the Satellite jewelry advice page.
