Care & Storage Guide for Diamond and Gold Jewelry
Diamond and gold jewelry stays beautiful for years if it's worn and cared for properly. Just a few small habits below keep your jewelry as bright as the first day.
6 golden rules
- Keep away from chemicals: take jewelry off when using perfume, cosmetics or cleaning products, or when swimming (chlorine and seawater tarnish metal).
- Put it on last: do your makeup, perfume and clothes first, then put on your jewelry — "last on, first off".
- Take it off to sleep and exercise: remove it when sleeping, at the gym, doing heavy work or cooking to avoid scratches and deformation.
- Clean gently: soak in warm water with mild soap, brush with a soft brush, and dry with a soft cloth.
- Store each piece separately: keep each piece in a velvet-lined box or soft pouch to avoid scratches from rubbing.
- Regular maintenance: bring it to Thảo Linh for polishing, ultrasonic cleaning and a check of the prongs holding the stones.
Cleaning at home
- Mix a bowl of warm water with a few drops of dish soap or mild soap.
- Soak the jewelry for 10–15 minutes to loosen dirt and skin oil.
- Gently brush the crevices and prongs with a very soft brush (such as a child's toothbrush).
- Rinse with clean water and dry completely with a soft cotton cloth.
Avoid: toothpaste, baking soda or hard brushes — they scratch the gold surface. Don't use harsh chemicals on jewelry set with stones.
Storage
- Keep each piece in its own compartment or pouch so pieces don't rub against each other (diamonds can scratch other pieces).
- Store in a dry place, away from humidity and prolonged direct sunlight.
- For necklaces, fasten the clasp and lay them straight so they don't tangle or break links.
Tips for each material
| Material | Specific notes |
|---|---|
| Diamond | Very hard but can still chip from a hard knock on an edge. Skin oil reduces sparkle — clean regularly to keep stones bright. |
| White gold | Rhodium-plated for a bright white finish; after long wear it may change colour — bring it to Thảo Linh for re-plating and it will be white as new. |
| Yellow gold / rose gold | Softer, so it scratches more easily; avoid knocks and take it off for manual work. |
| Pearls / coloured stones | Sensitive to chemicals and sweat; only wipe with a soft damp cloth, don't soak for long. |
Care services at Thảo Linh
Thảo Linh customers receive free lifetime polishing and ultrasonic cleaning, prong checks and tightening, white gold re-plating, resizing and a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects. Just bring your piece to the showroom and leave the rest to us.
Need advice on jewelry care? Call / Zalo 0945 006 001 · showroom 120 Pham Thi Tanh, Chanh Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City · thaolinhjewelry.vn