Gold is soft and stones are not indestructible. A little care keeps both bright for decades.
## Every day
Put jewellery on last, after perfume and lotion, and take it off first. Remove rings before the gym, the pool and the washing-up.
## Cleaning
Soak in warm water with a drop of mild soap for ten minutes, brush gently with a soft toothbrush and dry with a lint-free cloth. Pearls should only ever be wiped, never soaked.
## Storing
Keep each piece in its own pouch so harder stones cannot scratch softer metal. Fasten chains before you put them away.
## Once a year
Bring your pieces to any boutique for a free ultrasonic clean, polish and claw check. It takes twenty minutes.