JEWELRY CARE GUIDE
All our jewelry has been made with love by us to be well-loved by you. With proper care, it will continue to shine.
How to Care for Your Jewelry
We’re confident in the quality of our pieces, which is why they come with a two-year warranty in case of any potential defects from the materials or workmanship. Follow our jewelry care instructions to enjoy your jewelry for years to come.
Use this guide for care tips by material.
How to Wear
The more intentional you are about caring for your jewelry, the longer it will last.
Remove your jewelry before doing any activity that risks physical damage.
As a general care tip, your jewelry should be the last thing you put on before going out and the first thing you remove upon coming home.
How to Store
When not being worn, store in a safe, dry place to protect against the elements of daily exposure.
Store pieces separately to avoid damage.
Ensure pieces are completely dry before storing.
Certain metals, like vermeil and sterling silver, can be prone to tarnishing. Rather than the packaging that came with your purchase, we recommend storing your pieces in our Leather Jewelry Boxes, which are lined with an anti-tarnish microsuede fabric that makes care and cleaning even easier.
How to Clean
Proactive maintenance is the easiest way to care for your jewelry.
Regularly cleaning your pieces helps to avoid the residue buildup that can dull the original shine.
To clean with the polishing cloth, gently buff the entire piece until any discoloration or marks are no longer visible.
To clean with the jewelry care kit, spray the liquid onto the jewelry. Use the brush to remove dirt from finer areas and chains. Dry with a soft, clean cloth and then polish with the cloth provided.
Ensure pieces are completely dry before storing.
Care Guides By Material
For more information about Mejuri materials, explore our Jewelry Materials page.
When properly cared for, our 14k yellow gold pieces can last forever. With its beautiful, subtle hue, you can wear your jewelry every day, everywhere.
What to know about wearing gold jewelry
14k gold jewelry is more durable than 18k gold, which is softer and susceptible to scratching and bending.
To keep your 14k gold jewelry looking its best, be mindful of how you wear it: Any physically challenging activity could impact your jewelry.
How to store gold jewelry
When not being worn, store your jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean yellow gold jewelry
While 14k gold is made to last a lifetime, it does require gentle care and occasional polishing.
To maintain the shine of your jewelry, gently clean it with a soft-bristled brush or cloth using warm water and detergent-free soap, or use our Jewelry Care Kit.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners.
Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on 14k gold jewelry.
14k white gold is created by mixing 58.5% yellow gold with white metals (like silver, manganese, or palladium). The resulting pieces are plated with rhodium, which creates a brilliant white finish and adds a layer of durability.
What to know about wearing 14k white gold jewelry
Since 14k white gold has a base metal of yellow gold, it may take on a warmer tone over time as the rhodium finish gradually wears away, especially when exposed to environmental factors.
Although 14k white gold pieces are made for everyday wear, we recommend removing them before situations where they may come in contact with chemicals, cleaning products, or sweat. This will help maintain their brilliant white finish.
How to store 14k white gold jewelry
When not being worn, store your jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean 14k white gold jewelry
To maintain the shine of your jewelry, gently clean it with a soft-bristled brush or cloth using warm water and detergent-free soap, or use our Jewelry Care Kit
Don’t use abrasive cleaners.
Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on 14k white gold jewelry.
Not to be confused with regular gold plating, our vermeil (pronounced ver-may) is a thick layer of 18k solid gold on sterling silver. It lasts longer than regular gold plating and provides the look and feel of gold jewelry at a fraction of the price.
What to know about wearing gold vermeil jewelry
Vermeil will naturally tarnish over time, especially when exposed to environmental factors like air pollution, moisture, and items that contain sulfur, however it is easy to restore the shine of gold vermeil jewelry with proper care and maintenance.
How to store gold vermeil jewelry
Store in a safe, dry place—such as an anti-tarnish pouch or case—with the anti-tarnish strip that came with your purchase. This will help to protect your pieces when they are not being worn.
All of our Jewelry Cases have an anti-tarnish microsuede lining for ease of care.
How to clean gold vermeil jewelry
Proactive maintenance is key. To keep tarnish from setting in, clean your pieces regularly by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth or using our Jewelry Care Kit (Brush & Spray).
Please note: Polishing cloths can be abrasive, so apply gentle pressure and don’t over-polish. Do not use steam cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners on vermeil jewelry.
If using our Jewelry Care Kit, make sure you dry your jewelry using a soft cloth before storing it.
925 Sterling Silver is a lightweight metal made of 92.5% pure silver. It’s highly durable and designed for everyday wear.
How to store sterling silver jewelry
Store in a safe, dry place with the anti-tarnish strip that came with your purchase to protect from the elements of daily exposure.
All of our Jewelry Cases have an anti-tarnish microsuede lining for easy care.
How to clean sterling silver jewelry
Proactive maintenance is the best way to prolong the lifespan of sterling silver.
Clean by wiping with a soft, dry cloth. To remove tarnish, buff gently with a silver polishing cloth or use our Jewelry Care Kit.
Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on silver jewelry.
Please note: If you’re wearing pieces made of oxidized silver, they must be cleaned differently. Oxidized silver products have a special finish, so we recommend a dry clean with no water or silver cleaning polish; otherwise, the finish may rub off entirely.
Titanium is lightweight and doesn’t corrode easily, making it highly durable. When properly cared for, titanium jewelry will maintain its appearance for a lifetime.Titanium is not completely scratch-proof. While it resists wear better than many materials, everyday use can still leave subtle marks. Factors like friction, impact, or exposure to harder surfaces can cause fine scratches, which may be more visible on black titanium.
What to know about wearing titanium jewelry
Titanium is incredibly strong but can scratch due to daily wear.
To keep your titanium jewelry looking its best, be mindful of how you wear it. Any physically challenging activity could impact your jewelry.
When stacked together, the tough surface of black titanium may abrade softer metals like gold or silver.
How to store titanium jewelry
When not being worn, store in a safe, dry place to protect from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean titanium jewelry
Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth, or use our Jewelry Care Kit.
Ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners are safe to use on titanium jewelry.
All of our diamonds are within GHI color and SI-I 1-2 clarity. We only use Kimberley Process-compliant natural diamonds and SCS-certified lab grown diamonds.
What to know about wearing diamond jewelry
Even though diamonds are one of the hardest substances, they can still be damaged under certain circumstances.
To keep your diamond jewelry looking its best, be mindful of how you wear it. Any physically challenging activity could impact your jewelry.
How to store diamond jewelry
Store in a safe, dry place when not being worn.
How to care for diamond jewelry
To maintain the shine of your diamonds, buff them lightly with a soft-bristled brush using warm water and detergent-free soap. Or use our Jewelry Care Kit.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners.
Ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners are safe to use on diamond jewelry.
We use an array of high-quality natural and lab grown gemstones in our jewelry.
What to know about wearing gemstone jewelry
Gemstones have varying degrees of hardness and need to be cared for properly.
Many colored gemstones stones are susceptible to discoloration and fading when excessively exposed to natural elements such as sun, salt water, perspiration, and chemical irritants like chlorine, cosmetics, and lotions.
How to store gemstone jewelry
When not being worn, store your jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean gemstone jewelry
Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners on colored gemstones, as they can damage or permanently discolor them. Most gemstones can be gently cleaned in warm water using non-detergent soap and a soft-bristled brush, or our Jewelry care kit.
Opals are a semi-precious gemstone known for their iridescent display of rainbow-like hues. They are very soft and can be easily damaged if not properly cared for.
What to know about wearing opal jewelry
To care for your opal jewelry, avoid direct contact with water to prevent cracking. Opals are very porous, and any contact with water may temporarily cause the stone to change colors. Avoid other liquids like perfumes, soaps, cleaning products, lotion, cosmetics, and excessive sweat. If an opal accidentally becomes wet, simply dry the opal with a soft microfiber cloth and let it air dry for 24 hours. Any water absorbed will naturally leave, and its play of color should be restored to its previous state without cracking.
Avoid extreme changes in temperature, as this can cause opals to fracture. Remove while doing any kind of manual labor to avoid chipping.
How to store opal jewelry
Store your opal jewelry at room temperature in a dry place like a jewelry care box and avoid moisture.
How to clean opal jewelry
Do not use steam cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, or any liquids on opals. If cleaning is needed, gently buff with a soft microfibre cloth.
Emeralds are brittle, so they should be handled with extra care. To keep your emerald jewelry looking its best, be mindful of how you wear it. Any physically challenging activity could impact your jewelry.
How to store gemstone jewelry
When not being worn, store your emerald jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure. Avoid exposing emeralds to high heat.
How to clean gemstone jewelry
Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners on emeralds, as they can damage or permanently discolor them. To clean, gently clean in warm water using non-detergent soap and a soft-bristled brush, or our Jewelry care kit.
Our cultured pearls are carefully selected from oysters and freshwater mussels.
How to care for pearl jewelry
Pearls can be sensitive to environmental factors, so treat them with love. Maintain the brilliance and luster of pearls by wearing them often to prevent drying.
How to store pearl jewelry
When not being worn, store pearls in a safe place. Avoid storing pearls in ultra dry environments as this can be damaging.
How to clean pearl jewelry
Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishing cloths, however the spray and brush from our Jewelry Care Kit are safe to use.
Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners.
Enameling is a technique in which a glossy substance, traditionally a type of glass, is fused to metal or another hard surface via a very high heat. Our enamel, called cold enamel, makes a more durable piece of jewelry.
What to know about wearing enamel jewelry
While our enamel is less prone to chipping, it doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Be sure to treat your enamel jewelry with care.
How to store enamel jewelry
When not being worn, store it in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean enamel jewelry
Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Do not use steam cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, abrasive cleaners or polishing cloths, however the spray and brush from our Jewelry Care Kit are safe to use.
Ceramic jewelry is incredibly durable. It is made from a mixture of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and then shaped into the desired design.
What to know about wearing ceramic jewelry
Our ceramic jewelry is covered and protected with a waterproof glaze.
Despite its toughness, ceramic jewelry may scratch or shatter upon impact, so treat your pieces with care.
How to store ceramic jewelry
When not being worn, store your jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean ceramic jewelry
Clean by wiping with a soft, damp cloth. You can also use warm, soapy water and a soft cloth for pieces that need a deeper cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishing cloths. Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners.
How to use the Jewelry Care Kit
Our Jewelry Care Kit contains everything you need to take care of your jewelry, including a Jewelry Cleaning Spray, Jewelry Polishing Cloth, and Brush. This kit is ideal for cleaning 14k gold, gold vermeil, sterling silver, titanium, delicate gemstones, and hard gemstones.
