Storing Jewelry The Right Way: Tarnish Prevention, Protection, Convenience & Travel

Jewelry care is often overlooked and we want to change that. Your pieces, especially those of precious metals, should have more of your attention.

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Join us for a quick and easy read for our best jewelry storage tips!

 

FOR TARNISH PREVENTION:

One of the most asked questions in the jewelry world is how to prevent tarnish. When it comes to tarnish prevention, it is key for the purpose of this article; we'll talk specifically about keeping your jewelry tarnish-free in storage.

1. Keep your jewelry clean in storage. Ideally, jewelry should be cleaned after it's worn to remove any residue from makeup, lotions, sunscreen, dirt, and dust.

2. Keep your jewelry dry. Humidity can definitely play a role in tarnishing your jewelry, and so can water, but it's unlikely your jewelry will be exposed to water in storage. Jewelry is best stored in a cool, dry room. A dehumidifier can be used as an extra precaution for your priceless hiero-loom.

3. Anti-tarnish bags and strips are a great option for extra protection in your jewelry box. They help to keep out moisture and can pull out sulfur compounds in your box that speed up jewelry tarnish.

 

FOR PHYSICAL PROTECTION:

This may seem obvious, but did you know your jewelry can easily get scratched in your jewelry box? You probably have a few pieces of jewelry. Some are of different metals and a mishmash of various stones and pearls. Going back to science basics, harder surfaces scratch and damage softer surfaces. This means your precious pearls can easily scratch during contact with metal. The same principle applies to harder metals against softer metals and gemstones as well.

The easy fix: keep your jewelry pieces completely separated or store pieces of the same materials together. Additionally, keep your jewelry boxes soft, not abrasive.

 

FOR CONVENIENCE:

You're running late for the second time this week. Where's my ring?

This happens to the best of us. We're running out the door, and our jewelry is always a second thought. Try keeping a mini jewelry box or dish in a convenient place, especially for your everyday pieces, as long as your pieces are in a safe spot where they won't get lost, scratched or damaged.

 

FOR TRAVEL:

When it comes to travel, combining the above methods for jewelry storage is ideal. Keep pieces separated, take precautions to eliminate tarnish buildup, and store them conveniently. If you need to invest in a small travel case to keep your jewelry safe, do so!

Necklaces are tricky when it comes to travel. If you don't have a foolproof organizer to keep them from tangling, the next best option is to put each necklace in a separate bag.

Lastly, only travel with the jewelry you'll actually wear! Always avoid taking an excessive amount of jewelry to better keep them safe.

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With a little knowledge and pointers, storing jewelry safely and effectively is easy. You'll keep your pieces looking brand new with little effort!