Jewellery may be built to last, but the wrong cleaning and storage habits can quietly damage even your most treasured pieces. Common DIY hacks, such as scrubbing with toothpaste or soaking every piece in water, may leave metals scratched, stones dull, and delicate heirloom jewellery permanently discoloured.
Disha Shah, founder of DiAi Designs, shared three essential things everyone should know about jewellery care, such as choosing the right cleaning method for different materials, avoiding storage mistakes, and making everyday pieces last longer. Each piece is unique, so the cleaning method should be tailored to its metal, gemstones, and construction. To make jewellery last longer, across years and even generations, you need to change your ways of cleaning, storing, and handling it. The expert shared these tips to ensure the shine stays for longer:
The biggest mistake people make is following the same cleaning approach for every piece of jewellery, according to Disha.
