A Jewelry Care Guide from Victoria Jones Jewelry in Amarillo, Texas

At Victoria Jones Jewelry, we always say the best way to keep your jewelry sparkling is with regular professional cleanings and inspections. While we would love to see you in our Amarillo jewelry store every week, we know that’s not always practical.

So how do you keep your diamonds, gold, and gemstones looking their best between visits?

We’ve created this simple at-home jewelry cleaning guide to help you safely maintain the beauty and brilliance of your jewelry until your next professional cleaning at Victoria Jones Jewelry in Amarillo, Texas.

Jewelry Cleaning Tools to Use at Home

When cleaning jewelry at home, using the right tools is important to prevent scratches and damage. Regular cleanings also prevent dirt, lotion, perfume, and other products you use from building up and loosening your stones over time.

We recommend:

• Soft toothbrush - gentle enough to avoid scratching while still removing dirt and debris from small crevices
• Lint-free soft cloth - perfect for drying and polishing jewelry without leaving fibers behind
• Mild soap and warm water - a safe and simple cleaning solution for many types of jewelry
• Our Victoria Jones Jewelry Cleaner - nontoxic formula, biodegradable jewelry cleaner that is safe for most jewelry

Avoid paper towels or tissues when cleaning jewelry. These materials can scratch metal surfaces or leave fibers trapped under prongs.

Cleaning Silver Jewelry

Silver jewelry’s biggest enemy is tarnish. Tarnish occurs naturally when silver reacts with air and moisture.

To keep your silver looking bright, we recommend using Connoisseurs Silver Polishing Cloths alongside our at-home cleaning methods, which are specially treated to safely remove tarnish without scratching your jewelry.

How to clean silver jewelry at home:

1. Remove your silver jewelry.
2. Gently rub the piece with the polishing cloth to remove tarnish and dirt.
3. Rinse with warm water.
4. Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

You can also use our Victoria Jones Jewelry at-home jewelry cleaner for many silver pieces.

Storing Silver Jewelry

Proper storage also helps prevent tarnish.

We recommend storing your jewelry in a clean, dry jewelry box. One of our favorites is Wolf1834 jewelry boxes and travel cases, which feature patented LusterLoc™ technology designed to slow tarnishing and keep jewelry looking new longer.

Cleaning Gold and Platinum Jewelry

Gold and platinum jewelry naturally collect oil, lotion, and everyday dirt from normal wear. Fortunately, these metals are very durable and easy to clean.

Method 1: Mild Soap and Water

1. Mix warm water with a small amount of mild soap.
2. Dip a soft toothbrush into the solution.
3. Gently scrub your jewelry to remove buildup.
4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
5. Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Method 2: Our Jewelry Cleaning Solution

Our Victoria Jones Jewelry Cleaner is ideal for many types of fine jewelry.

1. Empty the contents of the concentrate packet into the jar and add approximately 6 ounces of water.
2. Place jewelry in the basket and immerse it in the jewelry cleaner bath.
3. Let soak for up to 1 minute.
4. Use a soft brush to gently remove debris.
5. Remove jewelry and rinse with warm water.
6. Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
7. Repeat if necessary.

Gemstones Safe for Our Jewelry Cleaner*

Most gemstones can safely be cleaned with our at-home method, including:

Amethyst
Aquamarine
Citrine
Diamond
Garnet
Lapis
Moonstone
Morganite
Pearl
Peridot
Quartz
Ruby
Sapphire
Spinel
Tanzanite
Topaz
Tourmaline
Turquoise
Tsavorite
Zircon

Emeralds can also be cleaned, but if they are treated with oils or fillers, avoid soaking them for more than 30 seconds.

Stones that should not be soaked

The following delicate stones should not be immersed in jewelry cleaner:

• Genuine Amber
• Ethiopian Opal

If you are unsure, bring your jewelry to Victoria Jones Jewelry in Amarillo, and we will clean it safely for you.

*If using a jewelry cleaner other than the one recommended by Victoria Jones Jewelry, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully to ensure it is safe for your specific gemstones. Victoria Jones Jewelry is not responsible for any damage resulting from improper use or incompatible cleaning products.

Cleaning Pearl Jewelry

Pearls are unique because they are organic gemstones, formed from nacre produced by a living oyster. Because of this, they require extra care.

Pearls can be easily damaged by chemicals, perfumes, alcohol, and hairspray.

To protect your pearls:

• Apply perfumes, hairspray, and cosmetics before putting on your pearls
• Avoid harsh chemicals or jewelry cleaners

How to Clean Pearls

1. Use warm water with a mild soap.
2. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3. Lay pearls flat to dry.

Never wear pearls while they are still wet. A damp silk string can stretch and weaken, causing your strand of pearls to break.

If you wear your pearls often, we recommend restringing them every couple of years to keep them secure.

Our team at Victoria Jones Jewelry offers professional pearl restringing in Amarillo, Texas, if your strand needs refreshing.

Caring for Your Watch

Fine watches deserve the same level of care as fine jewelry.

We always recommend having our experienced watchmaker handle watch batteries and repairs.

At home, you can perform simple maintenance.

What to Check

• Ensure the strap or bracelet is securely attached
• Inspect the crystal for scratches or cracks
• Replace damaged crystals quickly to prevent moisture from entering the watch

Cleaning a Metal Watch Bracelet

1. Use a soft toothbrush with mild soap and water.
2. Gently clean the bracelet only.
3. Avoid the watch head.
4. Dry with a soft cloth.

Never immerse the entire watch in water.

If your watch has a leather strap, only clean the watch face with a slightly damp cloth.

Professional Jewelry Cleaning in Amarillo

While at-home care is helpful, nothing replaces professional jewelry cleaning and inspection.

At Victoria Jones Jewelry, we recommend bringing your jewelry in four times a year — about once every season — so we can:

• Professionally clean your jewelry.
• Check your prongs and settings.
• Inspect stones for damage or looseness.
• Make sure your pieces stay safe and secure.

For our customers, this service is always complimentary, and no appointment is necessary.

If you're looking for professional jewelry cleaning in Amarillo, stop by anytime to see us.

We love helping our customers keep their jewelry looking beautiful for generations.

📍 Victoria Jones Jewelry
2441 W Interstate 40
Amarillo, Texas 79109
806-418-2312

We look forward to seeing you soon!