Jewelry is meant to be worn, and when it comes time to clean or repair it Donoho's Jewellers is here to help.
With an excellent goldsmith shop right here in our store, there is very little we can't do in-house. You can feel confident knowing your jewelry rarely has to leave our store for service. From cleaning and polishing a ring to stringing pearls to complete repairs or redesigns, our experts will do it right and stand behind their work.
Tip #1
Chlorine can damage jewelry. Remove all your jewelry before you go swimming or into a Jacuzzi. Don't wear fine jewelry when doing housework or gardening.
Tip #2
Bring your fine jewelry into Donoho's Jewellers occasionally to let us check for loose stones or general wear. Regular inspection and cleaning is the best way to make sure your jewelry looks its best and lasts a lifetime.
Tip #3
Do not use toothpaste to clean jewelry as its abrasives can damage softer gems and metals. All fine jewelry can be safely cleaned at home by soaking for 10 minutes in warm soapy water (using a non-detergent soap). Use a soft brush on hard gems to loosen any dirt around the prongs. To reduce greasy build-up on diamond jewelry, dip it in plain alcohol or vodka before soaking.
Tip #4
Don't heap your jewelry into one drawer. Remember a diamond ring can scratch that pearl necklace. Keep them separate and ideally wrapped in velvet, paper, or silk.
Tip #5
Although the hardest substance known, diamonds can be chipped. They have a grain line and may be broken by a sharp blow along this line.
Tip #6
Oftentimes, gold is alloyed with other metals, such as copper, silver, nickel and zinc to give it strength and durability. Different proportions of these alloys also give gold its rose, green, or white coloration.
