How to Care for Your Jewellery

We source quality materials and make each piece with care. Abiza jewellery is designed for daily wear — dainty and considered, but built to last. The care guidance below will help you get the most from your pieces and keep them looking their best.

Quick Care Rules — At a Glance

✓ Do

  • Put jewellery on last — after perfume and moisturiser
  • Remove before swimming, showering and sleeping
  • Store in a soft pouch or airtight box
  • Clean gently with warm soapy water
  • Dry thoroughly before storing
  • Check settings and clasps regularly

✗ Avoid

  • Harsh chemicals — bleach, ammonia, chlorine
  • Prolonged contact with water or moisture
  • Abrasive cleaners and rough cloths
  • Extreme heat — saunas, hot tubs, direct sunlight
  • Storing jewellery in the bathroom
  • Wearing during heavy physical activity

Gemstones

Different gemstones have different care requirements. Here's what matters most:

  1. Know your stone. Diamonds, sapphires, rubies and garnets are hard and relatively robust. Opals, pearls and turquoise require much more careful handling.

  2. Opal and turquoise need special care. Both react to water. Opals can absorb moisture and lose their play of colour; turquoise is porous and can discolour. Keep both away from water entirely.

  3. Avoid harsh chemicals. Remove gemstone jewellery before using household cleaning products, swimming in chlorinated water, or applying perfume and lotion directly onto the piece.

  4. Avoid excessive heat. Direct sunlight, saunas and hot tubs can damage or discolour certain gemstones. Store away from heat sources.

  5. Clean gently. Use a soft cloth or brush with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Avoid boiling water methods — heat can loosen stones and damage delicate settings.

  6. Store carefully. Keep gemstone jewellery in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. A lined jewellery pouch prevents scratching and tangling.

  7. Check settings regularly. If a stone feels loose, take it to a jeweller before wearing — a loose stone is quickly a lost stone.

Browse our gemstone jewellery collection.

Metal and Finish

Check which metal your piece is made from. If you're not sure, check your order confirmation or your account.

Sterling Silver and Gold Filled

Sterling silver tarnishes naturally — this is chemistry, not a quality issue. A thin layer of silver sulphide forms when silver is exposed to air and moisture, giving it a dull or darkened look. The good news: tarnish is surface-level and fully reversible.

  1. Wear it regularly. The natural oils on your skin help protect silver. Jewellery that sits unworn in a drawer tends to tarnish faster than pieces worn daily.

  2. Store properly. Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. An airtight pouch or zip-lock bag significantly slows tarnishing.

  3. Keep it dry. Remove before swimming, showering or any activity involving water. Moisture is the main accelerator of tarnish.

  4. Apply products first. Perfume, lotion and hairspray all accelerate tarnishing. Put jewellery on last, after your routine is complete.

  5. Avoid household chemicals. Bleach, ammonia and chlorine damage silver and its plating. Remove jewellery before cleaning.

  6. Polish with a silver cloth. To remove tarnish, use a soft polishing cloth in a gentle back-and-forth motion. Do not polish gold plated pieces — a damp soft cloth only for those.

  7. Gentle cleaning. A short soak in warm water with a few drops of mild washing-up liquid, then a soft brush and a thorough rinse, works well for most pieces. Dry completely before storing.

For a full guide to cleaning methods — including what's safe for plated pieces and gemstone settings — read our how to clean silver jewellery guide.

Browse The Silver Edit — our sterling silver jewellery range.

Stainless Steel

316L surgical-grade stainless steel is our most durable material — water and tarnish resistant, and low-maintenance. A little care keeps it looking its best.

  1. Regular cleaning. Wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth after wearing to remove sweat, oils and product residue.

  2. Mild soap and water. For a deeper clean, use a small amount of mild washing-up liquid with warm water. Soak briefly, scrub gently with a soft brush, rinse thoroughly and dry completely.

  3. Avoid harsh chemicals. Bleach, ammonia and strong acids can discolour stainless steel.

  4. Avoid abrasive materials. Steel wool or scouring pads will scratch the surface.

  5. Remove before activities. Swimming in chlorinated pools and hot tubs can affect the finish over time. We recommend removing jewellery before sleeping too.

  6. Apply products first. As with all jewellery, perfume and lotion should go on before your piece.

  7. Polishing. A stainless steel polishing cloth restores shine if the piece becomes dull. Do not polish gold plated variants — use a damp cloth only on those.

Browse our gemstone sun necklaces — made in 316L surgical-grade stainless steel.

Download Care Guides

Download our sterling silver & gemstones care guide as a bookmark.

Download our stainless steel care guide as a bookmark.