Materials & Care
Your jewellery should be the last thing you put on in the morning and the first thing you take off at night, because even the finest jewels need their beauty sleep. Everyday products such as hairspray, perfume, sunscreen and body lotion should be applied & dry before putting on your jewellery.
By being mindful of your jewellery’s care needs, you can increase its longevity. When you are not wearing your jewellery, store it in an airtight pouch to protect it from the elements.
Solid Gold
With proper care, solid gold can last forever. We offer solid gold in 10k, 14k, and 18k. Solid gold will not discolor, so it is the perfect metal for everyday wear.
How to Wear
Solid gold is resistant to oxidation and discolouration making it a great choice for regular wear. Regardless of the karat, gold is delicate by nature. To optimize care, avoid sleeping, swimming and strenuous physical activity while wearing your jewellery.
How to Store
Between wears, store gemstone and pearl pieces individually in an airtight pouch. Before storing, wipe gemstones with an untreated soft, dry cloth to remove oils and makeup.
How to Clean
Clean your gemstones with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft-bristle brush. Let these pieces fully dry before storing. Avoid steam or ultrasonic cleaners when cleaning coloured gemstones and pearls, as they can cause discolouration or damage.
Gold-Filled
Gold-filled is made up of a solid layer of gold that is bonded together by heat to a base metal. It contains minimum 5% real gold content, which is much higher than gold plating. This makes gold-filled much more durable than gold plated.
How to Wear
Gold-filled pieces are delicate by nature, so it’s important to handle them with care. To avoid damage, minimize exposure to lotions, perfumes, cosmetics, sunscreen, perspiration and water.
How to Store
To minimize oxidization between wears, store your jewellery in an individual, airtight pouch in a dark and dry area.
How to Clean
Gold-filled jewellery can be hand polished with a soft untreated cloth. Do not rub your gold-fill jewellery harshly as the gold color will discolor quicker.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is the finest grade of silver that contains 92.5% of pure silver, alloyed with another metal to create durability. An excellent, high-quality metal at a price point that shines. What’s not to love?
How to Wear
When it comes to sterling silver, wearing is caring. To keep your piece shining, wear it daily to help prevent tarnishing.
How to Store
Between wears, store sterling silver pieces in a dark, dry place within an individual airtight pouch.
How to Clean
Sterling silver will naturally tarnish over time when it is unworn or constantly exposed to moisture, light, and oxygen. Avoid overexposure to moisture, beauty products, and harsh chemicals when wearing your sterling silver pieces. For proactive care, wipe with a soft, dry cloth between wears. Buff tarnish away using a silver polishing cloth.
Gold Vermeil
Gold Vermeil is sterling silver plated with layers of solid gold. It has the look of gold jewellery at a fraction of the price.
How to Wear
Gold vermeil is delicate by nature, so it’s important to handle it with care. To avoid damage to the plating, minimize exposure to lotions, perfumes, cosmetics, sunscreen, perspiration and water.
How to Store
To minimize oxidization between wears, store your jewellery in an individual, airtight pouch in a dark and dry area.
How to Clean
Gently wipe your pieces with an untreated, soft and dry cloth between wears. Avoid using polishing cloths or solutions.
Gold Plated
Gold plated is base metal plated in a thin layer of solid gold. Follow these simple tips to keep that piece looking fine!
How to Wear
Gold plated jewellery is delicate, so it’s important to handle it with care. To avoid damage to the plating, minimize exposure to lotions, perfumes, cosmetics, sunscreen, perspiration and water.
How to Store
To minimize oxidization between wears, store your jewellery in an individual, airtight pouch in a dark and dry area.
How to Clean
Gently wipe your pieces with an untreated, soft and dry cloth between wears. Avoid using polishing cloths or solutions.
Diamonds
Diamonds are the most durable stones out of all precious stones, which makes them perfect to be worn every day.
How to Wear
Even though diamonds are one of the hardest substances on Earth, they are not indestructible. To keep your diamond jewellery looking its best, avoid wearing your diamond jewellery when doing harsh activities that could cause damage to them.
How to Care
To keep your diamonds looking shiny, scrub it lightly with a soft-bristled brush using warm water and detergent-free soap. Gentle ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on most diamond jewellery. Avoid heavy duty ones as they can loosen smaller diamonds.
How to Store
When unworn, store in a jewellery box to protect it from getting scratched from harsh surfaces.
Semi-Precious Stones
They’re called “precious” for a reason. Here’s how to keep these gems dazzling.
How to Wear
Gemstones exhibit varied hardness levels, so it’s important to handle them with care. Certain gemstones may change colour when overexposed to external factors such as cosmetics and lotions, perfumes, sunscreen, perspiration and water.
How to Store
Between wears, store gemstone pieces individually in an airtight pouch. Before storing, wipe gemstones with an untreated soft, dry cloth to remove oils and makeup.
How to Clean
Clean your gemstones with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft-bristle brush. Let these pieces fully dry before storing. Avoid steam or ultrasonic cleaners when cleaning coloured gemstones, as they can cause discolouration or damage.
Freshwater Pearls
Pearls are shimmering treasures that come in a variety of shapes and shades, from elegant whites to dreamy peaches and sophisticated greys. Freshwater pearls are formed inside of mussels, making them natural oceanic treasures.
How to Wear
Freshwater pearls are delicate and require extra care, think of them as the gentle souls of the jewellery world. Do not wear them in the shower, pool, or while exercising.
How to Store
Unlike many of your other jewels, pearls need air! Store in a non-airtight soft pouch to prevent them from drying out. Avoid storing your pearl jewellery in a place that is exposed to excessive sunlight or moisture.
How to Clean
Clean with a soft, damp cloth if necessary. Do not use harsh cleaning products or polishing solutions. Wipe dry and enjoy their magical luster.
Contact
For personalized fit advice or further details about our designs, please get in touch.
Email
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customercare@blueruby.com
Phone
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604-266-2594