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Jewellery Cleaning during COVID-19

Jewellery Cleaning during COVID-19

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We know that there have been concerns raised about the amount of time the Coronavirus is able to survive on hard surfaces and this includes jewellery, not to mention the additional handwashing and hand sanitiser and the effect this can have on your jewellery.


We would like to offer our top tips to you to help look after your jewellery at this time.


hand washing

Remove Your Jewellery When Washing Your Hands or Using Hand Sanitiser

For your own protection we advise that you remove your rings while washing your hands to ensure you are not leaving any germs or bacteria underneath your rings and to make sure your hands are as clean as possible. This also includes while cleaning your hands with hand sanitiser, as leaving rings on will reduce the area being cleaned. Chemicals in the hand sanitiser may also be harmful to your jewellery.



Clean Your Jewellery Regularly

To reduce any risk, we would advise you clean your jewellery more often than usual. They should also be cleaned to avoid any chemical build up from soaps or sanitiser if you have been unable to remove them while washing your hands.



Cleaning Skeleton & Gear Designs

Due to the intricate nature of these designs it isn’t recommended to submerge them in water, as it may get into the mechanisms. We recommend you clean these with a jewellery cleaning cloth or wipe and give them a gentle polish to keep them sparkling. You should avoid getting soap or hand sanitiser in these pieces as they may be difficult to clean out and may damage the metal finishes.

 

Slim Skeleton Round Gear cufflinks with matte rhodium finish

Slim Skeleton Cufflinks

£215

    Square Gear cufflinks in rose gold plated stainless steel

Square Gear Cufflinks

£175
    Signature Vintage Skeleton Round cufflinks in sterling silver

Signature Vintage Skeleton Cufflinks 

£375






 

Cleaning Silver & Gold Jewellery

Silver and gold jewellery can be cleaned in warm water with a jewellery cleaner or little washing-up liquid, you can also use a very soft toothbrush to give them a soft scrub and reach in any crevices or settings. Most gemstone jewellery can be cleaned in this way, including diamonds, sapphires and rubies, however softer stones, like pearls or lava stones, should not be cleaned in this way. They should be polished with a clean, soft cloth.

 

Pure Cube Expandable bracelet in sterling silver

Silver Cube Bracelet

£285

    Twisted Square tie clip in black ruthenium plated sterling silver

Twisted Square Silver Tie Clip

£215
    Tubo scoubidou bracelet in brown leather with 18k rose gold

Scoubidou Brown Leather Bracelet
with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp

£1250






Cleaning Vermeil Jewellery

Vermeil jewellery has a solid gold or rose gold plating on the surface. In order to help the gold last a long time, we would recommend not scrubbing the surface of these pieces. Soak them in warm water and gentle dishwashing liquid to clean and kill any bacteria, then pat them dry with a soft cloth, to avoid scratching or rubbing the surface.

 

Tiger Eye Bullseye cufflinks

Tiger Eye Bullseye Cufflinks

£175

    Fern lapel pin with rose gold finish

Fern Lapel Pin
in Rose Gold Plated

£89
    WILD FLOWER BRACELET

Wild Flower Bracelet
in Yellow Gold Plated

£295





Cleaning Steel Jewellery

Stainless steel jewellery can be cleaned in the same way as silver or gold, in warm water with a little washing-up liquid or jewellery cleaner.

Talismanic Amulet necklace in stainless steel

Talismanic Amulet
Stainless Steel Necklace 

£125

    Sphere Gear cufflinks in stainless steel

Sphere Gear Cufflinks

£215
    Gear Skull cufflinks in IP plated stainless steel

Gear Skull Cufflinks 
in IP Steel

£175




Cleaning Leather Jewellery

Avoid immersing leather bracelets in water or a jewellery cleaner, as this will damage the leather. You can clean the clasp with a jewellery cleaner and the leather itself should be cleaned with a damp cloth, baby wipes can also be used to keep these clean.

 

Pop Rigato bracelet in double wrap Italian black leather with black rhodium plated sterling silver

Double Wrap Pop Rigato Bracelet

£195

    GRAFFIATO OVAL BRACELET

Graffiato Oval Bracelet

£285
    Triplo Mini Pop bracelet in metallic blue leather with sterling silver

Triplo Mini Pop Bracelet

£185






We hope that your jewellery continues to make you smile in these tough times and that wearing your favourite Tateossian pieces helps keep a sense of normality while staying at home, but we do advise that you stay safe, wash your hands regularly and keep your jewellery clean.

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