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How to clean your jewellery at home

Warm water, a drop of washing-up liquid and a soft brush. What to do, and what never to do.

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Most of what dulls a ring is everyday life: hand cream, soap and the odd bit of pastry. You don't need anything special to get it off.

Warm water, a drop of washing-up liquid and a soft toothbrush. That's the whole kit.

Gold and platinum

Soak for ten minutes, brush gently behind the stones where dirt collects, rinse and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.

Pearls and soft stones

Skip the soak. Wipe pearls, opals and emeralds with a damp cloth and let them dry flat. Put them on last, after perfume.

What never to use

Toothpaste, bleach and ultrasonic cleaners from the internet. Bring it in instead; we clean and check anything we made, free, while you have a coffee.

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