Gold Jewellery is designed to be worn and enjoyed, during the summer months in Dubai special care needs to be taken. Industry, road friction, heavy sweating, sunscreen, perfume, air conditioning, getting out of the pool and much of the time between indoors and outdoors, can quickly fill jewelry with residue and add to its dingy, dingy look.
Thankfully, the maintenance of fine silver doesn't have to be a complex procedure. Some common-sense tips can make a significant impact.
This jewellery care guide will help you to take care of your gold jewellery during Dubai's summer season, starting from what to do before you leave home, scrubbing your jewelry and storing it properly at the end of the day.
Why Dubai Summer Calls for Extra Jewellery Care
Don't think that if it's hot, you should skip wearing that gold jewelry. The larger issue is that of hot weather with its often accompanying issue.
Jewellery may collect impurities, such as perspiration, body lotions, sunscreen and perfumes, throughout the day. Dust then can get trapped on this residue, especially in fine settings, links, clasps and at the back of earrings.
That's why the best way to care for your jewellery this summer is to prevent damage to it first, and clean it second.
Put Your Jewellery On Last
This reduces direct contact between cosmetic products and the surface of the piece. It is particularly useful for necklaces and pendants, which frequently touch areas where perfume or sunscreen has been applied.
This simple habit can be followed whether you're wearing a delicate piece from Jewel Teller's Baby Love Collection, an Art Deco design or jewellery from the Blossom Collection.
Take Jewellery Off Before Swimming
A beautiful gold bracelet may look perfect beside the pool, but swimming is one occasion when it is better to remove fine jewellery.
Pool chemicals can be unsuitable for precious jewellery, while seawater, sand and sunscreen introduce additional substances that you don't want sitting in intricate settings or between moving components.
There's a reason too practical. Jewellery which is loose or becomes obstructed while swimming, particularly when hands and skin are wet, may be lost.
Do not clean pool or marine items after entering the pool or the sea, store them safely first.
Don't Let Sweat and Sunscreen Sit on Jewellery
Do not simply put an older pair of jewelry back into their holding box at the end of the day.
Or, dust away using a soft, clean and lint-free cloth. The objective is to eliminate any traces of perspiration, oils and cosmetic ingredients, which are at the surface, prior to storage.
Pay attention to the areas that come into the most contact with your skin. For example, the inner surface of a ring, the back of a pendant and the underside of a bracelet may collect more residue than the parts you see when wearing them.
This quick routine is useful for everyday gold jewellery as well as more detailed pieces, including designs from Jewel Teller's Branch Affinity collection ranges.
Clean Gold Jewellery Gently
Some normal grime can be removed using a gentle cleaning technique for appropriate plain gold and some diamond jewellery. Do not use harsh household items or scrub hard.
Over-the-counter, non surgical soft cloth should be your first choice for routine use.
Whether to go the extra mile of deep cleaning the piece depends on the overall construction and not just the gold content. Jewellery that contains gemstones, enamel, pearls and the finer of settings may need other methods.
Therefore, do not clean each item using the same method in a DIY way. If you're not on the sure side, it's safer to take professional advice about the particular piece you don't know.
This is especially relevant to colourful or stone-set designs such as pieces found within Jewel Teller's Arcobaleno and Bamboo collections.
Store Each Piece Separately
Part of Jewellery care is good storage.
Combining rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets in a single section may result in tangle up and surface contact. One object might be harder than stone to contact with another object.
Wherever possible, store jewellery in a soft lined jewellery container or pouches or jewellery boxes. Prior to storing, tie clasps on necklaces or bracelets to minimize tangling.
Select a clean dry place free from excess humidity, bathroom products and direct sunlight.
Delicate necklaces, like those in the Baby Love Collection, can also benefit from separate storage so they aren't overly entangled with heavier jewellery items.
Check Settings and Clasps Regularly
Jewellery may be worn more often during the summer months when everyone is out for a holiday or a summer fete or a marriage or more time outdoors generally.
Take the time to check an item before wearing. Make sure the clasp fits well and nothing is loose, bent or out of the ordinary.
For stone-set jewellery, avoid trying to repair a questionable setting yourself. A professional inspection is a better option, particularly for valuable or detailed jewellery.
The same principle applies to statement pieces from collections such as Art Deco or Blossom. It's not a matter of simply keeping jewellery clean. It's also about recognizing the little things when it's still the little things.
Create a Simple Dubai Summer Routine
It is not necessary to go through a prolonged process each time a piece of jewellery is worn. Some task or activity is sufficient:
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Place any skincare products, sun care and perfume before the jewellery.
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Don't wear fine jewellery when swimming, exercising or engaging in activities which may expose you to unnecessary chemicals or impact.
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Remember to keep each item in a clean, dry location.
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Get a jewellery professional before trying any cleaning methods or chemicals not already known to you with valuable jewellery.
More consistency than you think than aggressive cleaning. By providing gentle everyday care, you can minimize the residue you are likely to get.
Conclusion
The summer in Dubai, however, doesn't require your favourite gold pieces to stay inside the jewellery box. It merely emphasises the importance of thoughtfulness in care.
Avoid putting cosmetics and sunscreen on jewellery whenever possible. Take jewellery of value off when swimming, wash off old flees at the end of every day, keep jewellery out of one piece and understand the need to focus on jewellery clasps and settings. Most importantly, select the methods of cleaning based on the actual material and structure of the single piece.
At Jewel Teller, fine jewellery is designed to be part of meaningful moments. Whether your favourites come from The Jewel Teller's Baby Love, Art Deco, Blossom, Branch Affinity, Arcobaleno, or Bamboo designs, a consistent jewellery care guide can help you build better habits for wearing and storing fine jewellery throughout Dubai's demanding summer season.
FAQs
1. When should I clean my gold jewellery in Dubai during the summer?
If jewellery is to be worn on a regular basis, it may be cleaned after use with a soft, lint-free cloth, especially if it comes in contact with perspiration or cosmetics.
2. Can I wear gold jewellery in a Dubai swimming pool?
Unless you can remove the small earrings, jewelry and necklaces before going into the swimming pool, these fine gold collectibles are best left in.
3. Does it work on items of gold jewellery that may contain diamonds and/or gemstones or enamel?
Not necessarily. It depends on each material in the piece to be cleaned in an appropriate method. A technique that works for simple gold could not be appropriate for jewelry with specific types of gemstones, enamel and so on. Whenever in doubt, don't try strong cleaners, but get professional advice.
