How to Care for Imitation Jewellery So It Lasts for Years
Good imitation jewellery is an investment in how you feel every day, and a little care goes a long way. Here is exactly how to keep every piece looking as good as the day it arrived.
Premium imitation jewellery is built to look and feel like fine jewellery, but like anything you wear often, it lasts longest when you look after it. The good news is that caring for artificial jewellery is simple. With a few easy habits, your necklaces, earrings and bangles will keep their shine and colour for years rather than months.
The Golden Rule: Last On, First Off
The single most useful habit is to put your jewellery on last, after make-up, perfume and hairspray, and to take it off first when you get home. Cosmetics, sweat and fragrance are the most common reasons imitation jewellery dulls or discolours over time. Keeping them apart protects the finish more than any cleaning routine.
How to Clean It Gently
- Wipe each piece with a soft, dry cloth after wearing to remove oils and sweat.
- For a deeper clean, use a barely damp cloth and dry immediately, never soak.
- Avoid harsh chemicals, alcohol, and jewellery dips meant for solid gold or silver.
- Keep pieces away from water, so remove them before washing hands, showering or swimming.
Jewellery you treat with a little care will reward you by looking new far longer than you expect.
Storing It the Right Way
Air and moisture are what cause tarnishing, so store each piece separately in a soft pouch or a lined box, ideally with the air pressed out. Keeping items apart also prevents chains from tangling and stones from scratching one another. A cool, dry drawer away from direct sunlight is perfect.
Treat your imitation jewellery with the same small kindnesses you would give fine jewellery, and it will stay beautiful season after season. At Auryse, every piece is finished to last, and a little care simply helps it last even longer.
