A thoughtful care routine helps keep fashion jewellery looking its best. Even when a piece is described as anti-tarnish, its finish can be affected by the way it is worn, handled and stored. A few simple habits can help reduce unnecessary wear.
Put jewellery on last
Apply perfume, moisturiser, sunscreen, hair spray and make-up before putting your jewellery on. Let products dry before wearing earrings, necklaces or complete sets. This helps limit direct contact between jewellery surfaces and cosmetics or fragrances.
Know when to take it off
Unless the product’s own instructions explicitly say otherwise, remove fashion jewellery before showering, swimming, exercising, sleeping or doing household cleaning. Water, sweat, cleaning products and repeated friction may affect a finish over time. Anti-tarnish does not automatically mean waterproof.
Clean gently after wearing
Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to gently wipe away surface residue. Avoid abrasive polishing cloths, toothpaste, baking soda, harsh cleaners or chemical dips unless the product maker specifically recommends them for that material. Do not scrub stones, glued details or delicate settings.
Store pieces separately
Keep jewellery in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, humidity and bathroom steam. Store pieces separately so chains do not tangle and stones or metal surfaces do not rub against one another. A soft pouch or compartmented jewellery box can help.
Give earrings extra attention
Check the post, push-back, screw-back or other fastening before wearing. Hold earrings by their main body rather than pulling on decorative drops. Keep pairs together and store long drops so that they do not bend or catch on other pieces.
Care for a complete jewellery set
Store each part of a set in its own space. Fasten necklace clasps before putting chains away, and avoid hanging delicate pieces where they can stretch or tangle. If the set includes multiple stones or textures, use separate soft compartments.
Read the product-specific instructions
Base materials, plating and surface treatments differ between designs. Always follow the care guidance for the exact piece you own. Browse the earrings collection and complete jewellery sets at Jewellery by Savi Mehra for product-level information as it is confirmed.
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