Fine jewelry is a precious possession that is designed and crafted to last a lifetime.

To assure the lasting qualities of your jewelry, proper care is required.

Madison Jewelers is pleased to offer simple guidelines for the care and cleaning of your fine jewelry.

For specific jewelry care information click on the item in the list below ::

Diamond Jewelry
Colored Gemstones Jewelry
Karat Gold Jewelry
Platinum Jewelry
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Cultured Pearls
Watches


To make sure that your fine jewelry and watches are properly cared for, take them to a professional jeweler, someone you can trust.

Choose someone who has been serving the community for a number of years and has an established reputation.

CLEANING

After removing your gemstone jewelry, wipe it with a soft cloth to remove dirt and other residues.
To clean sapphires or rubies you can use either an ultrasonic cleaner, or a solution of one part ammonia and six parts water to clean your jewelry at home. If cleaning by hand, gentle scrubbing with a very soft brush should loosen most dirt and greatly increase the brilliance of the gemstone, but be careful not to scratch the metal of your setting.

STORING

Store your gemstone jewelry in a case or a soft cloth, so the gems do not touch each other or parts of other jewelry.
Gemstones are harder than gold, silver, or platinum and can scratch the surfaces of your other fine jewelry if they are not kept separate.

WEARING

Rubies and Sapphires are second only to Diamonds in their ability to resist scratching, but since no gem is invulnerable, avoid abrasive substances and sharp blows, which can damage even the toughest gem.